Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

About This Scheme

The "Accidental Death Benefit Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. This scheme extends financial assistance of ₹2,25,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker, apart from the ₹2,00,000/- extended through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee/dependent. The applications are accepted offline.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased Construction Worker. - The Construction Worker should have been a citizen of India. - The Construction Worker should have died in an accident caused due to the harness. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have completed the age of 18 years. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have contributed regularly to the fund. - The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.

Benefits

- Financial Assistance: ₹2,25,000/-.- Time of Disbursal: Within 15 days of the application.- Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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