DB-GBOCWWB

Death Benefit (GBOCWWB)

The Death Benefit scheme provides financial assistance to the nominee or dependant of a deceased worker, offering ₹30,000 for natural deaths and ₹1,00,000 for deaths caused by accidents during employment. Eligible applicants must be registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and the deceased must have been between 18 to 60 years old and completed ninety days of service.

State Cash

States / UT: Goa

Nodal department: Labour and Employment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Crisis/Disaster/Accident, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Death, Accident, Labour, Worker, Financial Assistance

Details

"Death Benefit (GBOCWWB)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, the nominee/dependant of the deceased worker is provided with financial assistance. The death should have either been natural or caused due to an accident, during the course of employment. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

  • - Financial Assistance of ₹30,000/-, if the death was natural
  • Financial Assistance of ₹1,00,000/-, if the death was due to an accident, during the course of employment
  • Financial Assistance of ₹30,000/-, if the death was natural.
  • Financial Assistance of ₹1,00,000/-, if the death was due to an accident, during the course of employment.

Eligibility

  • The deceased should have been a Worker.
  • The deceased should have been between 18 to 60 years of age.
  • The deceased should have completed ninety days of service as a registered worker.
  • The deceased should have been registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  • The applicant should be the nominee/dependant of the deceased.
  • The death of the worker should have either been natural or caused due to an accident during the course of employment.
  • The nominee/dependant of the unregistered workers shall be eligible upon the production of a certificate from the builder or Inspector of the area stating that the deceased was a building worker.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
OR
The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (0832-2437081/82/83, com-labo.goa@nic.in) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who oversees the operations of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board?
The Labour Commissioner of Goa serves as both the Member Secretary and the Chief Executive Officer of the GBOCWWB.
How can one apply for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa?
Employers can apply for registration through the Labour Department's online portal by filling out Form-1 and paying the applicable fee based on the number of workers proposed to be employed.
What is the eligibility criteria regarding the service period for registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
The worker should have completed 90 days of service in the year in order to be eligible for registration.
What is the age-related eligibility criteria for registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
The age of the worker should be between 18 to 60 years of age in order to be eligible for registration.
How long is the validity of the registration certificate issued under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
The registration certificate issued is valid until the contract is in force and is not renewable or transferable.
Who are the registering officers responsible for processing applications under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
The Deputy Labour Commissioners for North and South districts have been designated as registering officers under the Act.
Can the unregistered workers or their dependents also receive the benefits of the schemes by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board?
Yes, the unregistered workers or their dependents may be eligible for benefits under certain schemes upon producing a certificate from the builder or inspector confirming their status as building workers.
How can citizens register their grievances with the Public Grievance Department in Goa?
Citizens can convey their grievances by registering on the official website (goaonline.gov.in), completing the grievance details, attaching supporting documents if any, and submitting the application. They should note the acknowledgement number for tracking the status.
What subjects/topics are not considered as grievances by the Public Grievance department in Goa?
Subjects such as RTI matters, judicial matters, religious matters, suggestions to the government, and grievances of government employees concerning their service matters are not treated as grievances.
Who serves as the First Appellate Authority for matters related to the Labour Department in Goa?
The Commissioner of Labour & Employment acts as the First Appellate Authority for matters related to the Labour Department in Goa. Citizens can contact the First Appellate Authority, at Shramshakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji, Goa, or through the provided contact details.
What is the fee structure for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa?
The fee varies based on the number of workers proposed to be employed, ranging from ₹500 for up to 50 workers to ₹5,000 for exceeding 400 workers.
Can registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act be transferred or renewed?
No, the registration certificate issued under the Act is neither renewable nor transferable.

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