Widow Pension (CBOCWWB)
in Chandigarh
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Widow Pension (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh
Widow Pension (CBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chandigarh.
Apply for Widow Pension (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension shall be given to the widows of male registered construction workers of the Board.
Eligibility Criteria
The deceased worker should have been working at the establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contributions to the labour welfare fund should have been regularly received by the board.
The financial assistance will be given on the production of the death certificate issued by the competent authority along with self-declaration for not withdrawing pension from any other sources/office/factory.
The financial assistance will not be given to those beneficiaries who are covered under EPF.
The widow of a male construction worker would be eligible to avail the benefit of this scheme only if the male construction worker was a member of the Board for at least the last six months.
The widow should apply for the benefit of this scheme within one year.
Benefits
Financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month in the form of pension shall be given to the widows of male registered construction workers of the Board.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | A copy of the Aadhaar card of the applicant |
| 3 | Self-declaration by the applicant that she is not receiving a pension from any other office |
| 4 | Death Certificate issued by a Competent Authority |
| 5 | Copy of BOCW Card of deceased worker |
| 6 | Bank account details/Bank Passbook |
| 7 | A copy of the salary slip of the deceased worker |
| 8 | Any other relevant documents |
Common questions in Chandigarh
Who can apply for Widow Pension (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh?
Eligible residents of Chandigarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Widow Pension (CBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Widow Pension (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh?
Applicants in Chandigarh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Widow Pension Scheme is introduced by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. The scheme is designed to provide monthly pension support to the widows of male registered construction workers affiliated with the Board.