Sarkari Yojana

Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Punjab
Quick Summary: Punjab's BOCW Welfare Board pays registered construction workers ₹2000/- as Leave Travelling Concession for trips to religious or historical places in India or to their hometown, claimed after returning.

About Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, offers the “Leave Travelling Concession Scheme” as a welfare measure for workers registered with it. Registered construction workers receive a set amount as leave travel concession for trips to religious/ historical places in India or for visiting their hometown.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Punjab must be the applicant's state of residence

Punjab must be the applicant's state of residence.

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Only a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker) can…

Only a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker) can register.

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Age has to be from 18 to 60…

Age has to be from 18 to 60 years.

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In a given year, the applicant must have…

In a given year, the applicant must have done building and construction work for no fewer than 90 days.

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Monthly income should be ₹15,000/- or less

Monthly income should be ₹15,000/- or less.

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Membership of any other Welfare Fund set up…

Membership of any other Welfare Fund set up under any law disqualifies the applicant.

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The applicant must not be a member of…

The applicant must not be a member of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).

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Income tax payers are excluded

Income tax payers are excluded. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Registered membership of the Building and Other Construction…

Registered membership of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab is required.

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L.T.C

L.T.C. is admissible for trips to religious/ historical places in India or to the home town made within the last two years.

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

Benefits Provided

Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance:

Workers are given ₹2000/- towards Leave Travelling Concession (LTC). Note:

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L.T.C is released once the worker returns from…

L.T.C is released once the worker returns from the trip and submits a Self-declaration/ proof online through the area's Labour Inspector/Labour Enforcement Officer or at the closest Suvidha Kendra.

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No compensation is payable under this scheme for…

No compensation is payable under this scheme for any mishap that occurs during the journey.

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 as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Proof of age (a self declaration where none…

Proof of age (a self declaration where none is available).

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence.

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Aadhaar card, if the worker has one

Aadhaar card, if the worker has one.

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Bank Account particulars (Bank branch, account No

Bank Account particulars (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).

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Particulars of dependents

Particulars of dependents.

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Employer's Certificate (Form No

Employer's Certificate (Form No. 28) confirming 90 days of construction work in the State of Punjab during the last 12 months.

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Nomination Form (Form No

Nomination Form (Form No. 27). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Rail/ Bus Tickets, a Taxi Bill for the…

Rail/ Bus Tickets, a Taxi Bill for the journey, or a Self Declaration from the Beneficiary.

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Other documents, where required

Other documents, where required.

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

How to Apply

Online - via CSC Application

Applicants can apply for Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Workers registering for the first time should go to a nearby Sewa Kendra or to the Registering officers/ Labour Inspector. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
Benefits under this welfare scheme can be applied for at the nearest Sewa Kendra or through the Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area. Note:
Registration with the Board: Membership of the board is obtained by submitting Application Form No 28 and paying a registration fee of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) plus a contribution fee of ₹ 10/- per month. Registration can be taken for at least 1 year & at most 5 years at a time, and a registered worker is known as a 'Beneficiary' of the Board. Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status: By entering the Registration Number at this link, registered workers can see the status of their registration application.
Download Registration Card: The Registration Card can be downloaded from this link by entering the Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Workers can follow the status of their scheme application at this link using their Registration Number.
CSC Locator: Use this link to find the Common Service Center (CSC) closest to you.
List of Sewa Kendra: The list of Sewa Kendra is available at this link. 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)

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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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 every mandatory document (self attested, if required).

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Hand the application to your area's Labour Inspector

Hand the application to your area's Labour Inspector. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Registered workers need to download Form No-36 and…

Registered workers need to download Form No-36 and attach the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).

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The application goes to the Labour Inspectors of…

The application goes to the Labour Inspectors of your area. Note:
Registration with the Board: To join the board, a construction worker fills in Application Form No 28, paying ₹ 25/- only as a registration fee (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as a contribution fee. Each registration lasts a minimum of 1 year & a maximum of 5 years, and the worker so registered is termed a 'Beneficiary' of the Board. Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status: Registration application status can be looked up at this link with your Registration Number.
Download Registration Card: Enter your Registration Number at this link to download the Registration Card.
Check your Scheme Application Status: This link shows scheme application status once the Registration Number is entered.
CSC Locator: Locate the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) in your area through this link.
List of Sewa Kendra: See the Sewa Kendra list via this link.

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)

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

Beneficiaries who are getting the benefit of LTC under any similar scheme from any other Govt. Department, will not be entitled for this benefit.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References