Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Labour, Building Worker, Construction Worker, Leave Travelling Concession

• - Financial Assistance: An amount of ₹2000/- as Leave Travelling Concession (LTC). > Note:
• The benefit of L.T.C shall be granted after the return from the journey on submitting Self-declaration/ proof online through the Labour Inspector/Labour Enforcement Officer of the area or through the nearest Suvidha Kendra
• In the event of any incident during the journey, he will not be entitled to any compensation under this scheme. <br>

Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?

Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.

Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?

Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

Who can apply for the welfare scheme?

Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

For how long a construction worker can get registered at a time?

A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.

What is the procedure for applying for the registration?

Any construction worker who is of 18 years and below 60 years' age and has Worked in Punjab State for not less than 90 days shall apply for registration as construction worker on the prescribed Form No. 28 which is available on the Board's website or from the office of ALC/LCO and Labour Inspectors of the area.

Whom to apply for the registration?

A construction worker who intends to get himself registered as a member of the Board shall apply to the Labour Inspector of his area.

What are the mandatory documents for the registration?

The documents required for registration are, age proof(If no age proof is available self declaration), residence proof, adhar card(if available), Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/RTGS number), detail of dependents, and employer's certificate of working for 90 days as construction worker, and nomination form.

Is there a specific form for the registration through offline mode as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?

Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form No. 28.

How much is the fee associated with the registration process?

The rate of registration fee is ₹25/- at the time of registration. It is a one time fee.

What is the rate of contribution?

A registered worker is required to contribute ₹10/-per month as contribution fee to the Board.

Who are the family members considered for the benefits?

Husband or wife, minor sons (including major sons who are insane or physically handicapped and unable to earn), unmarried daughters and the parents of the building worker, who are solely dependent on the registered worker.

What are the eligibility criteria for availing of the Leave Travelling Concession?

The eligibility criteria for the scheme are as follows: 1. The applicant must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab. 2. The applicant must have undertaken journeys to religious or historical places in India or visited their hometown within the last two years. 3. The applicant must not be receiving LTC benefits under any similar scheme from any other government department.

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

The scheme provides ₹2000/- as Leave Travelling Concession (LTC) to eligible registered construction workers.

How can the benefit of the Leave Travelling Concession be claimed?

The benefit can be claimed after the return from the journey by submitting a self-declaration or proof online through the Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the area or the nearest Suvidha Kendra.

Is there any compensation provided under the scheme in case of an incident during the journey?

No, the scheme does not provide any compensation in the event of any incident occurring during the journey.

Can a worker receive LTC benefits from this scheme if they are already availing of similar benefits from another government department?

No, if a worker is already receiving LTC benefits from any similar scheme provided by another government department, they are not entitled to receive the benefits under this scheme.

What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?

The application must be made in the prescribed Form No. 36 which can be downloaded from https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/BOCW%20Scheme%20Forms/LTC%20Form%2036.pdf or can be collected from the Labour Inspectors of the concerned area.

Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?

For the application of the concerned welfare schemes of the Board, the construction worker has to visit the nearest Sewa Kendras or contact the Assistant Labour Commissioner/ Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer/ Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the concerned area.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ltcpbocwwb
• https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/Scheme%20Forms/BOCW%20Schemes%20in%20English%20Final2.pdf
• https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/Scheme%20Forms/Twenty%20Welfare%20Sch%20in%20English%20report%20wise.pdf
• https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/bocwstatic/about
• https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/bApi/images/file-1657795346181.pdf
• https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/Instructions/Computerization%20of%20BOCW.pdf

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