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West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance on Death and Permanent Disablement

The scheme provides financial relief to the beneficiaries in case of permanent disability due to accidents or their dependents/nominees in case of accidental or natural death.

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About This Scheme

The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance on Death and Permanent Disablement” by the Labour Department, offers financial assistance to unorganised transport workers or their nominees/dependents during times of distress caused by death or disability. The relief includes monetary compensation for accidental or natural death, as well as graded benefits for permanent disabilities.

Benefits

> Relief on Death:

₹1.5 L

1. For accidental death: ₹1,50,000/-. 1. For natural death: ₹50,000/-.

> Relief on Permanent Disability:

₹25.0K

1. For loss of one hand, one leg below the knee, one eye, or hearing capacity in one ear: ₹25,000/-. 1. For loss of a thumb: ₹9,000/-. 1. For loss of any other finger: ₹4,000/- 1. Maximum relief for total disablement: ₹50,000/-.

Required Documents

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Age Proof Document.
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> For New Registration:
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Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
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Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
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Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
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EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
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> For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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Details of the Nominee/ Dependent.
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Death Certificate (for death claims).
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Medical Certificate/ Report (for disability claims).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.5 L