Chandigarh
Funeral Assistance (CBOCWWB)
Main benefit
Financial assistance of ₹5000/- shall be given to the legal heirs, in case of death of registered beneficiary.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Construction worker
About
The scheme "Funeral Assistance” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the legal heirs, in case of death of registered workers under the CBOCWWB.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹5000/- shall be given to the legal heirs, in case of death of registered beneficiary.
Who can apply
- The deceased worker should have been working at the establishment, registered under Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contributions to the labour welfare fund should have been regularly received by the board.
- Any legal heirs of the deceased worker would be eligible to avail the benefit of this scheme only if the deceased worker was a member of the Board for at least the last six months.
- The financial assistance will be given on the production of the death certificate issued by the competent authority.
- The applicant should apply for Funeral Assistance within three months from the date of death.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online
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Applicants need to visit the official website of Labour Department Chandigarh: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
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On the home page, select the scheme 'FUNERAL ASSISTANCE' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board.
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Read details of the scheme and on the bottom of the page, click on 'Click here to Apply/Register'. (The applicant may also read the user manual by clicking on the 'Click here for User Manual'.)
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If the applicant not register, click on 'register yourself'. A 'Service Plus' window/page will open and fill in all the details to register.
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Now, to apply for the scheme, click on 'Apply for Service' and use 'Service Plus' credentials to Login i.e. 'User ID' & 'Password'.
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After successful Login, the applicant will be redirected automatically to the online application page by clicking on the 'Apply for Service' tab.
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In the application form, fill in Applicant's Personal Details, select the scheme (Funeral Assistance) & Work Place Details. After furnishing all the mandatory details click on 'Self-Declaration' and fill in additional details.
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Enter the verification code/Captcha and click on the 'Submit' button.
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Preview all the filled details and click on 'Attach Annexure'.
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Upload all the mandatory documents and click on 'Save Annexure'.
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After verifying all the details, click on the 'Submit' button.
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Take a printout of the generated 'Acknowledgement Receipt' for future reference.
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To track the application status, the applicant can visit the official website of the Labour Department and login through their 'User ID' & 'Password'.
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Click on 'Track Application Status' and fill in all the details. Now click on 'Get Data' to know the status of your application.
Common questions
What is the Funeral Assistance scheme?
The Funeral Assistance scheme is initiated by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), under the Labour Department, Chandigarh. It provides financial assistance to the legal heirs in the event of the death of the registered workers.
Who is eligible to receive the financial assistance?
Legal heirs of registered workers under the scheme are eligible to receive financial assistance in the event of the worker's death.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers financial assistance of ₹5000/- to the legal heirs in the unfortunate event of the death of a registered beneficiary.
Who is eligible for the Funeral Assistance Scheme?
To be eligible for the scheme, the deceased worker must have been employed at an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. Additionally, their contributions to the labour welfare fund should have been regularly received by the board.
Is there a time limit for applying for Funeral Assistance?
Yes, applicants must apply for Funeral Assistance within three months from the date of the worker's death.
Can legal heirs apply if the deceased worker was not a member of the Board for the last six months?
No, eligibility for the scheme's benefits is contingent on the deceased worker being a member of the Board for at least the last six months preceding their death.
Can legal heirs apply for financial assistance without a death certificate?
No, the financial assistance is contingent upon the production of a death certificate issued by a competent authority.
How to apply under the scheme?
To apply under the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of Labour Department Chandigarh and on the home page, select the scheme 'FUNERAL ASSISTANCE' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
Official links
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