Funeral and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Funeral and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the nominee of a deceased registered construction worker to cover funeral expenses and an ex-gratia payment to alleviate financial hardship.
What you get
- Funeral Assistance: ₹4,000/- to cover funeral expenses. - Ex-Gratia Payment: ₹71,000/- to provide financial support to the nominee of the deceased.
Who can apply
> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
- The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
> For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- The beneficiary should be a nominee of a deceased registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.
Who cannot apply
How to apply
Online
> Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Register”. Step 2: Select “Register as New Construction Worker” then enter your mobile number as per the Aadhaar Registered and verify with the received OTP. Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Registration”. Step 4: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents. Click on “Final Submit” to complete the registration process. > Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”. Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP. Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Schemes” (After the user Registration is approved, the user can access the schemes page). Step 4: Select the concerned scheme. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents. Step 5: Review the details and check the declaration box. Now click on “Submit” to complete the application process. > Renewal Process:
Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”. Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP. Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Renewal”. Fill in mandatory details and upload the required documents. Step 4: Review the details and click on “Submit” to complete the renewal process. > Note:
- Renewal: Every construction worker must renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board every 3 years. If not renewed within this period, a 1-year grace period is granted. After that, the registration becomes invalid. - Timeline: Application for this benefit should be submitted within one (1) year of death. > Helpdesk:
Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Address: Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-29. Office No: 080-29753078 E-mail: labour.commissioner42@gmail.com List of District Office. List of Taluk Offices.
Documents to carry
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Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
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Aadhar Card (Self-Attested).
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Ration Card(non-mandatory).
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Age Proof (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card).
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Beneficiary/original Identity card (Issued by the board).
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Photocopy of bank passbook (Beneficiary or Nominee's in case of beneficiary’s death).
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Death Certificate attested by gazetted officer.
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Ration Card.
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Aadhaar Card.
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Employer Certificate.
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Any Photo ID proof of Nominee.
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Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
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Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
Details
The "Funeral and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme, the Board provides financial assistance to the nominee on the event of the death of a registered construction worker. The scheme also provides an ex-gratia payment to help mitigate the financial burden caused by the sudden demise of the worker. <br>