Andaman And Nicobar Islands
Death Benefit (ANBOCWWB)
Main benefit
Under the scheme, an amount of ₹1,00,000/- shall be sanctioned to the nominees or dependents of a beneficiary towards natural death benefit.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Construction worker
About
The scheme "Death Benefit” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominees or dependents of workers engaged in Building or Other Construction Works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the event of their natural or accidental death.
Benefits
- Under the scheme, an amount of ₹1,00,000/- shall be sanctioned to the nominees or dependents of a beneficiary towards natural death benefit.
- If the death is due to an accident during the course of employment, the nominee or dependent of the beneficiary may be given ₹2,00,000/- towards the death benefit.
- In case of accidental death of non-registered construction workers, an amount of ₹50,000/- shall be given to the nominee or dependent of the deceased worker, subject to the production of a certificate from the Tehsildar of the concerned area stating that the deceased was a construction worker.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.
- The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
- The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers in the event of their natural or accidental death.
- The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of non-registered construction workers in case of accidental death only.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online
OfflinePortal Registration Process:
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Visit online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do
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On the home page, click on 'Register' and fill in all the mandatory details.
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Click on the 'Submit' button and validate your Email ID & Mobile Number using OTP received.
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After successful validation, the applicant will be registered. Application Process for Death Financial Assistance:
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Now, to avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicants can login through their email ID that is used while registering
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Enter Password & Captcha
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Click on 'Login'
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After successful login, click on 'Apply for Services' and then 'View all Available Services'
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Now, search for 'Death Financial Assistance' and click on the scheme to proceed to fill out the application form.
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Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
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Preview the application form and click on 'Submit'. Application Tracking:
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To track the application status, the applicant can visit the Online Portal and login through their 'User ID' & 'Password'.
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On the home page, click on "View Application Status' and then click on 'Track Application Status'.
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Enter the Application Reference Number and click on 'Get Data' to know the status of your application.
Common questions
What are the benefits offered under this scheme?
1. ₹1,00,000/- is provided to nominees or dependents in case of natural death. 2. ₹2,00,000/- is given if the death is due to an accident during employment. 3. Non- registered construction workers' nominees can receive ₹50,000/- for accidental death upon producing a certificate from the Tehsildar.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Legal nominees or dependents of deceased workers are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What is the coverage area for this scheme?
The scheme covers workers residing in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Are there any specific conditions regarding the type of work the deceased was engaged in?
Yes, the deceased worker must have been involved in building or other construction work to be eligible for the scheme.
Is financial assistance provided only in the event of natural death?
No, financial assistance is also extended in the case of accidental death during employment.
Is registration with the ANBOCWWB mandatory to avail of this scheme?
Registration is not mandatory for receiving financial assistance in case of accidental death. However, it is required for natural death benefits.
What happens if the deceased worker was not registered with ANBOCWWB?
Non-registered workers' nominees are eligible for financial assistance only in case of accidental death, subject to certain conditions.
How does one apply for the Death Benefit scheme?
The eligible applicant can visit and apply through online Portal : https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do
Official links
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