Sarkari Yojana

Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB)

Chandigarh
Quick Summary: Chandigarh's construction workers welfare board pays ₹5000 to the legal heirs of a registered worker who dies after at least six months of Board membership, if claimed within three months.

About Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB)

Chandigarh’s Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), part of the Labour Department, Chandigarh, began the “Funeral Assistance” scheme. If a worker registered with the CBOCWWB dies, the scheme pays financial help to the worker’s legal heirs.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Chandigarh Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

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

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The worker who died must have been employed…

The worker who died must have been employed at an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, with the board regularly receiving his contributions to the labour welfare fund.

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Legal heirs can claim the benefit only if…

Legal heirs can claim the benefit only if the worker had been a Board member for a minimum of the last six months.

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Payment is made once a death certificate from…

Payment is made once a death certificate from the competent authority is produced.

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The claim for Funeral Assistance must be made…

The claim for Funeral Assistance must be made within three months of the date of death.

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

Benefits Provided

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

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Legal heirs of a registered beneficiary who dies…

Legal heirs of a registered beneficiary who dies are paid ₹5000/- as financial assistance.

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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A photograph of passport size

A photograph of passport size

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A photocopy of the deceased registered worker's Aadhaar…

A photocopy of the deceased registered worker's Aadhaar card

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A death certificate from a Competent Authority

A death certificate from a Competent Authority

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A photocopy of the deceased worker's BOCW card

A photocopy of the deceased worker's BOCW card

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Bank passbook or bank account particulars

Bank passbook or bank account particulars

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A copy of the deceased registered worker's salary…

A copy of the deceased registered worker's salary slip

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Other relevant documents

Other relevant documents

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.

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Open the Labour Department Chandigarh website at http://labour.chd.gov.in/

Open the Labour Department Chandigarh website at http://labour.chd.gov.in/

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From the home page, choose 'FUNERAL ASSISTANCE' listed…

From the home page, choose 'FUNERAL ASSISTANCE' listed under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board.

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Go through the scheme details, then at the…

Go through the scheme details, then at the foot of the page select 'Click here to Apply/Register'. (A user manual is also available via 'Click here for User Manual'.)

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New users should select 'register yourself'; a 'ServicePlus'…

New users should select 'register yourself'; a 'ServicePlus' page opens where all registration details must be entered.

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To apply, select 'Apply for Service' and sign…

To apply, select 'Apply for Service' and sign in with your 'ServicePlus' 'User ID' & 'Password'.

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Once logged in, choosing the 'Apply for Service'…

Once logged in, choosing the 'Apply for Service' tab takes you straight to the online application page.

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Enter the Applicant's Personal Details, choose the scheme…

Enter the Applicant's Personal Details, choose the scheme (Funeral Assistance) and provide Work Place Details. When all required fields are filled, select 'Self-Declaration' and add the extra details.

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Type in the verification code/Captcha and press 'Submit'

Type in the verification code/Captcha and press 'Submit'.

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Review the entered details in preview and select…

Review the entered details in preview and select 'Attach Annexure'.

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Upload the required documents and press 'Save Annexure'

Upload the required documents and press 'Save Annexure'.

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Check everything once more and press 'Submit'

Check everything once more and press 'Submit'.

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Print the 'Acknowledgement Receipt' that is generated and…

Print the 'Acknowledgement Receipt' that is generated and keep it for reference.

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To follow up on the application, go to…

To follow up on the application, go to the Labour Department website and sign in with your 'User ID' & 'Password'.

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Select 'Track Application Status', enter the details asked,…

Select 'Track Application Status', enter the details asked, and press 'Get Data' to view the status.

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