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.
What you get
Relief on Death:
- For accidental death: ₹1,50,000/-. 1. For natural death: ₹50,000/-.
Relief on Permanent Disability:
- 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/-.
Who can apply
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
- The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
- The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
> Note: A nominee/ dependent of a beneficiary shall be entitled for the benefits in case of death.
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Who cannot apply
No assistance under this provision shall be allowed if such death or permanent disablement was :
- Caused by intentional self-injury, suicide or attempted suicide, insanity or immorality or if the member was under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drug, or narcotic.
- Caused by injuries resulting from riots, civil commotions, or racing of any kind.
How to apply
Online
Step-1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up. Step-2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”. Step-3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”. Step-4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered. Step-5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”. Step-6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”. Step-7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme. <br>
Details
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. <br>