PDBFTCWS

Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers

The Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers, administered by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, offers financial assistance ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers who experience partial disability due to work-related accidents. Eligible applicants must be residents of Sikkim, aged between 18 and 60, and have served the Board for at least 90 days in a year.

State Cash

States / UT: Sikkim

Nodal department: Labour Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Crisis/Disaster/Accident, Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Labour, Death Benefit, Construction Workers, Partial Disability, Financial Assistance, Divyang

Details

The "Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the nominees/ dependents of a member, in case his/ her partial disability occurred during the course of the employment.

Benefits

  • - ₹10,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- is provided for Partial Disability
  • ₹10,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- is provided for Partial Disability.

Eligibility

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

  • The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
  • The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  • The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  • The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

  • Should be a registered worker of the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  • The worker should be partially disabled due to an accident during the course of employment.

Application Process

Offline

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: The complete application form along with the required documents is required to be submitted to the Registering Officer of the area.
Step 2: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself/ herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: Upon receiving the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, the applicant needs to download the application form for the concerned welfare scheme and submit the form along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him in the District Labour Office (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Later on, verifying the eligibility of the concerned welfare scheme, the applicant may get the benefits.

  • Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).

Helpdesk:

For further enquiry, workers can contact the following numbers:-
70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer)
90643-89842 (East)
90028-33969 (Pakyong)
96098-63959 (South)
95477-16798 (West)
96359-98441 (North)
Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Clarifications

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

What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Act?
The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.
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 is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
The Beneficiary Registering Officer is responsible for registering the worker as a beneficiary under the Act.
What is required for a worker to be registered as a beneficiary?
The worker must comply with all the requirements as laid down in the rules. Upon compliance, the Beneficiary Registering Officer will register the worker and issue an identity card with the worker's photograph affixed on it.
What form is used for the identity card issued to registered workers?
The identity card is issued in Form XXVIII, which is annexed to these rules.
Is there a record of issued identity cards?
Yes, the Beneficiary Registering Officer maintains a register of the issued identity cards in Form XXIX.
Can a worker appeal a decision made by the Beneficiary Registering Officer?
Yes, any person may file an appeal to the Board within 30 days against the decision made by the Beneficiary Registering Officer. The decision of the Board is final.
How is the record of registered beneficiaries maintained?
The Beneficiary Registering Officer maintains a district-wise register of workers registered as beneficiaries in Form XXX.
What is the procedure for filing a nomination?
The building worker must file a nomination in Form XXXI. The nomination will be revised to include the name of the spouse upon acquiring a family or if there is any legal change in the status of the family.
What is required in the application for a building worker engagement certification?
The application must include the employer's certificate confirming the engagement as a building worker.
Is there a fee associated with the application for building worker engagement certification?
Yes, the application must be accompanied by documents showing payment of a registration fee of ₹20/-.
What is the contribution amount for the fund?
A beneficiary of the fund shall contribute ₹20/- per month.
How often should the contribution be remitted?
The contribution should be remitted once every 3 months.
Where should the contribution be remitted?
The contribution should be remitted in any of the banks specified by the board in the district where the member resides.
What happens if I default on my contribution payments?
Yes, membership may be resumed with the permission of the Secretary of the board or any officer authorized by him. This can be done by paying the arrears of contribution, but such resumption shall not be allowed more than twice.
How many times can I resume my membership after defaulting?
Membership resumption after defaulting is allowed a maximum of two times, with the permission of the Secretary or an authorized officer and after paying the arrears.
Who is entitled to the Partial Disability Benefit?
Registered member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who is partially disabled due to an accident during the course of employment is eligible for this benefit.
To whom should the application for the Partial Disability Benefit be submitted?
The application should be submitted to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him.
What types of situations are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers the situations of partial disability of the member.

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