Registered Construction Worker in case of his/her Natural Death (JKBOCWWB)
About Registered Construction Worker in case of his/her Natural Death (JKBOCWWB)
Launched on 1st January 2018, the scheme "Registered Construction Worker in Case of His/Her Natural Death" is a Welfare Scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- is provided to the nominee or dependents in the event of natural death of a registered BOC worker. The applications are accepted online as well as offline.
Benefits
₹2,00,000/- is provided to the nominee/dependent of the deceased construction worker.
Who is Eligible
The applicant should be a nominee/dependent of a registered member/worker who has deceased due to natural causes.
How to Apply
Online
Application -
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on "Login," enter your details, and sign in to your account.
Step 3: After logging in, click on "Scheme Registration" and select "Apply for Scheme."
Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step 6: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
Status Tracking -
Applicant can track their application status online through the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the JKBOCWWB office during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the staff responsible for issuing and collecting filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant can print the Scheme application form (Page no. 19).
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC ) of your district.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority upon submission. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Documents Required
- Original Death Certificate of the Worker.
- Attested Age Proof of the Worker.
- Duly attested photocopy of Bank Passbook of the nominee/legal heir or a cancelled cheque bearing the name of the nominee/legal heir and the IFSC code of the bank branch.
- Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card or Biometric Card of the deceased.
- Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card or Biometric Card of the nominee/claimant.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the "Registered Construction Worker in Case of His/Her Natural Death" scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance to the nominee or dependents of a registered construction worker in the event of their natural death.
- Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
The nominee or dependents of a registered construction worker who has passed away due to natural causes.
- What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
The nominee or dependents are eligible for [?]2,00,000 under the MUHAFIZ scheme (PMJJBY & PMSBY).
- How can I register as a Building/Construction Worker?
To register, the worker must be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir, between 18 and 60 years, and must have worked in construction for at least 90 days in the past 12 months.
- Is there an age limit to register as a construction worker?
Yes, the worker must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- How often should the registration be renewed?
The registration should be renewed annually.
- Can a non-registered construction worker avail the benefits of this scheme?
No, only registered construction workers or their dependents are eligible for the financial assistance under this scheme.
- Is the nominee required to submit the original documents?
Yes, the original Death Certificate of the deceased worker must be submitted, along with other attested copies.
- What happens if the deceased worker did not have a bank account?
If the deceased worker did not have a bank account, the nominee must provide the bank details of their own account.
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