Sarkari Yojana

Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB)

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's BOCW Welfare Board gives registered construction workers an advance of up to ₹50,000/- to buy or build a house, repayable in equal instalments. Workers need five years of continuous membership and fifteen years of service remaining.

About Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB)

The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment, Goa, offers “Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB)” as a welfare scheme. A worker registered with the Board can receive an advance of up to ₹50,000/- to buy a house outright or build one. Applications are taken offline.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Goa Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be registered as a Worker…

The applicant must be registered as a Worker with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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The worker must be aged 18 to 60…

The worker must be aged 18 to 60 years.

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The worker must have put in ninety days…

The worker must have put in ninety days of work as a registered worker during the year.

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The applicant must have been a Fund member…

The applicant must have been a Fund member without a break for five years.

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The applicant must have fifteen years of service…

The applicant must have fifteen years of service remaining before superannuation.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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An advance of ₹50,000/- is sanctioned, to be…

An advance of ₹50,000/- is sanctioned, to be repaid in equal instalments fixed by the Board.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Worker's registration card/number

Worker's registration card/number.

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Receipts for the first and latest subscription paid…

Receipts for the first and latest subscription paid to the Board.

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Approved building plan and estimate

Approved building plan and estimate.

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Encumbrance certificate covering 14 years

Encumbrance certificate covering 14 years.

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Certificate of location

Certificate of location.

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Receipt for land tax paid

Receipt for land tax paid.

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Original property document

Original property document.

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Attested copy of the Ration Card (Pages 2,…

Attested copy of the Ration Card (Pages 2, 4) for a maintenance application.

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Proof of ownership of the building (maintenance cases…

Proof of ownership of the building (maintenance cases only).

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Declaration regarding terminal benefits

Declaration regarding terminal benefits.

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Attested copies of the identity card and passbook

Attested copies of the identity card and passbook.

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Certificate of title clearance

Certificate of title clearance.

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Certificate of the building's age (maintenance cases only)

Certificate of the building's age (maintenance cases only).

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Valuation certificate for the building (maintenance cases only)

Valuation certificate for the building (maintenance cases only).

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No objection certificate for construction from the authorities

No objection certificate for construction from the authorities.

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Declaration by the applicant that neither he/she nor…

Declaration by the applicant that neither he/she nor his/her spouse or children own a house (for new construction). *Within six months of drawing the advance, a completion certificate must be furnished to the Secretary of the Board.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print the prescribed application form for the scheme…

Print the prescribed application form for the scheme from the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa's official website. OR Go to 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 ask the relevant authority for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete all compulsory fields, affix a passport-size photo…

Complete all compulsory fields, affix a passport-size photo (signed across if needed) and attach copies of every mandatory document (self-attested if needed).

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Hand in the completed, signed form with the…

Hand in the completed, signed form with the documents to the relevant authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.

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The authority will issue the applicant a receipt…

The authority will issue the applicant a receipt for the application.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References