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Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)

The Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS) is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society. The Society extends ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased Unorganised Worker towards meeting the funeral expenses. The amount is credited through DBT into the bank account.

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About This Scheme

The Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS) is a Welfare Scheme for the Unorganized Workers in Puducherry by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Society extends ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased Unorganised Worker towards meeting the funeral expenses. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

₹7.0K

  • Financial Assistance of ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased member towards funeral expenses.
  • The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a nominee of the deceased.

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    The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.

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    The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been an Unorganized Worker: Taxi and Auto Drivers, Workers Employed in Shops & Catering Establishments, Carpenters, Nathaswara Vidwans, Hair Dressers, Tailors, Cycle Rickshaw Drivers, Cobblers, Washermans, Goldsmith, Blacksmith, Brass Vessel Makers, Sculptors, Loading and Unloading Workers, Tree Climbers, Pottery Workers, Coir Workers, Toddy Neera Tappers, Bullock Cart Drivers, Thatchers, Cooks, Hawkers, News Paper Vendors, Workers Engaged in Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing, One Hundred, Workers Engaged in Distribution of Liquid Petroleum Gas Cylinder, Domestic Workers, Light Music Instrument Players, Automobile Workshop Workers.

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    The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society.

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    The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been between 18 to 59 years of age.

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    The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been taking an Annual Subscription of ₹100/- every year.

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    The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been paying a Registration Fee of ₹25/-.

Required Documents

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    Two Passport-size Photographs.
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    Residential/Domicile Certificate.
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    Original Birth Certificate.
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    Last Subscription Bill.
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    Society ID Card/ Proof of Registration.
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    Aadhaar Card.
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    Ration Card.
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    Bank Details.
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    Burial Permission Letter.
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    Death Certificate.
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    Nominees Aadhaar Card.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourer's Welfare Society, No.1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, 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.

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 interested construction worker 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).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹7.0K

Available In

Puducherry

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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