Sarkari Yojana

Funeral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's construction workers welfare board pays ₹7,000 via DBT within 7 days to the nominee of a deceased registered construction worker, if applied for within two months.

About Funeral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

The “Funeral Assistance” scheme is a welfare measure of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Board may sanction ₹7,000/- to the nominees or dependents of a deceased Construction Worker to cover funeral expenses. The application must reach the Board within two months of the Construction Worker’s death.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Funeral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be the nominee or a dependent…

Applicants must be the nominee or a dependent of the Construction Worker who died.

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The Construction Worker must have held Indian citizenship

The Construction Worker must have held Indian citizenship.

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While alive, the deceased must have been registered…

While alive, the deceased must have been registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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While alive, the deceased must have reached 18…

While alive, the deceased must have reached 18 years of age.

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While alive, the deceased must not have turned…

While alive, the deceased must not have turned 60 during the preceding 12 months of construction work.

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While alive, the deceased must have made regular…

While alive, the deceased must have made regular contributions to the fund.

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While alive, the deceased must not have failed…

While alive, the deceased must not have failed to pay contributions to the Board for an unbroken period longer than one year.

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

Benefits Provided

Funeral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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₹7,000/- is paid as financial assistance by DBT…

₹7,000/- is paid as financial assistance by DBT within 7 days.

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:

For Registration

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The application form, completed and signed

The application form, completed and signed.

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A Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate or Doctor's Certificate…

A Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate or Doctor's Certificate to verify age.

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An experience certificate from a registered engineer, contractor,…

An experience certificate from a registered engineer, contractor, association or trade union, as proof of being a construction worker.

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Particulars of the construction work or worksite

Particulars of the construction work or worksite.

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Blood group proof, such as a Medical Health…

Blood group proof, such as a Medical Health Card or laboratory certificate.

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A pair of passport-size photographs

A pair of passport-size photographs.

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The ration card

The ration card.

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The Aadhaar card

The Aadhaar card.

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Bank particulars

Bank particulars.

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Family details/status and nomination particulars of the beneficiaries

Family details/status and nomination particulars of the beneficiaries.

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A certificate from the Revenue Department, Social Welfare…

A certificate from the Revenue Department, Social Welfare Department or Anganwadi officials of the area. For Application

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The original last subscription bill

The original last subscription bill.

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The original Board identity card

The original Board identity card.

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The Aadhaar card

The Aadhaar card.

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The ration card

The ration card.

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A letter granting burial permission

A letter granting burial permission.

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The death certificate

The death certificate.

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The nominee's Aadhaar card

The nominee's Aadhaar card.

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The ration card

The ration card.

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Funeral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

Application

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The deceased worker's nominee should go to the…

The deceased worker's nominee should go to the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and collect the prescribed application form, free of charge, from the official responsible for issuing and receiving applications. OR The nominee may print the prescribed form given under "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 77 of the Citizen's Charter.

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Complete every compulsory field, stick on a passport-size…

Complete every compulsory field, stick on a passport-size photograph (signed across if needed), and enclose copies of the required documents, self-attested where applicable.

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The nominee should then hand the completed, signed…

The nominee should then hand the completed, signed form and documents to the authority concerned.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority that received the form, checking it shows the submission date and time and any unique reference number. NOTE: The form must be submitted within two months of the Construction Worker's date of death.

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