Funeral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

About This Scheme

The "Funeral Assistance" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the Board may sanction an amount of ₹7,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker towards funeral expenses. The applicant should be submitted within two months from the date of death of the Construction Worker.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased Construction Worker. - The Construction Worker should have been a citizen of India. - 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 of ₹7,000/- credited within 7 days through DBT.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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