RUNCPP-PBAOCWWB

Relief under Natural Calamity / Pandemic Period (PBAOCWWB)

Registered construction workers in Puducherry can receive financial assistance of ₹ 2,000 during natural calamities or pandemics. This amount is credited directly to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), with applications accepted offline, ensuring timely support for those affected by such crises.

State Cash

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Labour Department, Puducherry

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: Pandemic, Calamity, Disaster, Financial Assistance, Relief

Details

The "Relief under Natural Calamity / Pandemic Period" 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 provides financial assistance of ₹ 2,000/- to the registered worker as a relief during a natural calamity/pandemic. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the registered construction worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

  • ₹2,000/- credited as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account

₹ 2,000/- credited as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  • The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  • The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
  • The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
  • The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board's Fund.
  • The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
  • The applicant should have been hospitalized for five or more days due to an accident or any disease.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested construction worker should visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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 construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Clarifications

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

How is the financial assistance disbursed to the beneficiaries?
The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the registered construction worker.
What is the monetary benefit offered under this scheme?
The beneficiaries receive ₹2,000 credited as DBT into their bank accounts.
Who is eligible to apply for the "Relief under Natural Calamity / Pandemic Period" scheme?
Eligible applicants include citizens of India registered as construction workers with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Is there an age requirement for applicants under this scheme?
Yes, applicants should be between 18 and 60 years old during the preceding 12 months of construction work.
What are the essential documents required for applying for relief under this scheme?
Required documents include the Last Subscription Bill, Board ID Card, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, and Bank Pass Book.
How are applications submitted for the scheme?
Applications are accepted offline.
Is there a specific timeframe for submitting applications?
The scheme documentation does not explicitly mention a specific timeframe for application submission.
How does the receipt or acknowledgment obtained during the submission process contribute to the application?
The receipt serves as proof of submission and includes essential details such as the date and time, facilitating tracking and reference.
Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
The application should be submitted to the competent authority at the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009).
Could you provide details about the grievance redressal mechanism for the scheme?
Information regarding grievance redressal can be found on Page No. 131 of the Citizen's Charter: https://labour.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-2020.pdf.
What role does DBT have in the disbursement of the benefits?
The amount of the financial assistance is credited directly to the bank account of the applicant through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.
Can individuals with disabilities apply for this scheme?
The scheme does not explicitly mention any restrictions, so individuals with disabilities can apply if they meet the general eligibility criteria specified.

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