Sarkari Yojana
Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
About Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The “Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation” is a welfare measure of the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, for workers registered with the board. The Board compensates registered workers who suffer complete or partial disability and who do not hold Health Cards under the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojna.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
The worker must live in Punjab
The worker must live in Punjab.
The worker must be employed as a Building/…
The worker must be employed as a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
The worker's age must fall between 18 and…
The worker's age must fall between 18 and 60 years.
The worker must have done building and construction…
The worker must have done building and construction work for no fewer than 90 days in a year.
Monthly income must not exceed ₹15,000/-
Monthly income must not exceed ₹15,000/-.
The worker must not belong to any other…
The worker must not belong to any other Welfare Fund set up under any law.
The worker must not be enrolled in the…
The worker must not be enrolled in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
The worker must not pay income tax
The worker must not pay income tax. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
The applicant must be a registered member of…
The applicant must be a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
The member must have suffered complete or partial…
The member must have suffered complete or partial disability.
The member must not hold Health Cards issued…
The member must not hold Health Cards issued under the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojna.
Benefits Provided
Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Compensation for Complete Disability
Compensation for Complete Disability: A lump-sum ex-gratia of ₹4,00,000/-.
Compensation for Partial Disability: A share of ₹4,00,000/- worked out by disability percentage, i.e., ₹4,000/- per 1% disability, subject to a ceiling of ₹4,00,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Proof of age (a self declaration is accepted…
Proof of age (a self declaration is accepted where no age proof exists).
Proof of residence
Proof of residence.
Aadhaar card (where available)
Aadhaar card (where available).
Bank Account particulars (branch, account No
Bank Account particulars (branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
Particulars of dependents
Particulars of dependents.
Employer’s Certificate ( Form No
Employer’s Certificate ( Form No. 28 ) certifying 90 days of construction work in the State of Punjab over the last 12 months.
Nomination Form ( Form No
Nomination Form ( Form No. 27 ). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
A disability certificate from the Civil Surgeon
A disability certificate from the Civil Surgeon.
How to Apply
Online - via CSC Application
Applicants can apply for Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online - via csc application process outlined below.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Workers wishing to register afresh should visit the nearest Sewa Kendra or contact the Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
To claim benefits under this welfare scheme, go to the nearest Sewa Kendra or meet the Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area.
Note:
Registration with the Board:
A construction worker joins the board by submitting Application Form No 28 and paying a one-time registration fee of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) plus a monthly contribution of ₹ 10/-. Each registration runs for at least 1 year and at most 5 years, and a registered worker is known as a 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status:
Enter your Registration Number at this
link
to see where your registration application stands.
Download Registration Card:
Enter your Registration Number at this
link
to download your Registration Card.
Check your Scheme Application Status:
Enter your Registration Number at this
link
to view the status of your scheme application.
CSC Locator:
Use this
link
to find the Common Service Center (CSC) closest to you.
List of Sewa
Kendra:
Open this
link
for the list of Sewa Kendra.
Helpdesk:
Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Address:
Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062
Phone :
+91 172-2540125
Email :
bocwhq@gmail.com
For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-
Phone :
+91 172-2540125
Email :
bocwhq@gmail.com
Office Visiting Hours :
Monday to Friday
(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the offline application process outlined below.
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Workers wishing to register as beneficiaries of the…
Workers wishing to register as beneficiaries of the BOCW Welfare Board should download Form No-28 and enclose all required documents (self attested where needed).
Hand the application to the Labour Inspector for…
Hand the application to the Labour Inspector for your area. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
Registered workers should download Form No-37 and enclose…
Registered workers should download Form No-37 and enclose all required documents (self attested where needed).
Hand the application to the Labour Inspectors for…
Hand the application to the Labour Inspectors for your area.
Note:
Registration with the Board:
Membership of the board is obtained by filling in Application Form No 28 and paying ₹ 25/- only (once in life) as registration fee along with ₹ 10/- per month by way of contribution. Registration can be taken for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years at a time, and the registered worker is termed a 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status:
Registered workers may track their registration application through this
link
using their Registration Number.
Download Registration Card:
Registered workers may obtain their Registration Card through this
link
using their Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status:
Registered workers may track their scheme application through this
link
using their Registration Number.
CSC Locator:
Go to this
link
to locate a nearby Common Service Center (CSC).
List of Sewa
Kendra:
See this
link
for all Sewa Kendra locations.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.