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Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

This scheme extends financial assistance of ₹2,25,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker, apart from the ₹2,00,000/- extended through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The amount is credited through DBT into the bank account of the nominee/dependent.

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About This Scheme

The "Accidental Death Benefit Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. This scheme extends financial assistance of ₹2,25,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker, apart from the ₹2,00,000/- extended through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee/dependent. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

₹2.3 L

Financial Assistance: ₹2,25,000/-.
Time of Disbursal: Within 15 days of the application.
Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Original Board Identity Card.
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Last Subscription Renewal Copy.
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Death Certificate.
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FIR.
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Accident Report.
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Proof of Relationship of the Nominee for the Deceased.
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Ration Card.
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Bank Details.
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Aadhaar Card.
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Medical Report from the Competent Authority (RMO).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The nominee of the deceased should visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

The nominee of the deceased should take print of the prescribed format of the application form provided in the section "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 87 of the Citizen's Charter.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: The nominee of the deceased should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

NOTE: The application should be submitted within two months from the date of death of the Construction Worker.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹2.3 L