AI SummaryFuneral Expenses for the Construction Workers is a welfare scheme run by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal. It gives a one-time cash payment to the family of a registered construction worker who passes away, so that the funeral costs can be managed without added money pressure.
The scheme is open and continues to support bereaved families in 2026. When a registered worker dies, the nominee gets a fixed sum to cover the last rites and funeral arrangements. This support comes from the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and is available to workers registered under the board in West Bengal.
Funeral Expenses for the Construction Workers - Overview
This scheme is meant for the nominee of a deceased registered construction worker in West Bengal. The board steps in during a hard time and pays a one-time amount so that the family does not have to arrange funeral money on its own. The payment is made only when the worker was a registered member of the board at the time of death.
The benefit amount under this scheme is fixed at ₹3,000, which is paid to the recorded nominee of the deceased member. This is a cash benefit and is given after the required death documents are checked by the board.
The scheme is managed by the Labour Department of the Government of West Bengal through the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Workers who want this support must first be registered with the board, and the nominee must be recorded at the time of registration.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Funeral Expenses for the Construction Workers |
| Level | State |
| State | West Bengal |
| Target Beneficiary | Nominee of a registered worker |
| Benefit Type | Cash assistance |
| Benefit Amount | ₹3,000 one-time payment |
| Nodal Department | Labour Department, West Bengal |
| Application Mode | Offline through Assistant Labour Commissioner |
Benefits
When a registered construction worker passes away, the scheme gives a one-time payment of ₹3,000 to the nominee. This money is meant to help with funeral and last rites expenses. There is no separate charge to claim this benefit, but the worker must have a valid registration with the board.
Eligibility
To claim the funeral benefit, the deceased worker must have been a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal. The person applying must be the officially recorded nominee of that worker. If the worker was not registered, the family cannot claim this payment.
For a worker to stay eligible for such benefits, the registration must be renewed every year. A worker who lets the registration lapse may lose the right to these benefits.
Application Process
The process has two parts. First, the worker needs to register with the board. Second, after the death of the worker, the nominee has to claim the funeral benefit.
STEP 1 - To register as a worker, visit the office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner or the designated Beneficiary Registering Officer in your area. Ask for Form-27 and fill it out with the correct personal details.
STEP 2 - Submit the filled Form-27 along with the required self-attested documents. A registration fee of ₹20 applies at this stage.
STEP 3 - Keep the registration active by renewing it every year. For renewal, submit Form-27A and pay the yearly subscription fee of ₹30. If the renewal is not done within one year, the registration gets cancelled.
STEP 4 - When a registered worker passes away, the nominee should go to the office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner and ask for the funeral claim application form.
STEP 5 - Fill in the claim form and submit it along with the death certificate, the identity card of the deceased worker, and proof of heirship or the nominee document. The board checks the papers and then releases the ₹3,000 payment.
Documents
Different documents are needed for registration and for the funeral claim. Keep the papers ready before you visit the office.
For Worker Registration
- Four recent passport size photographs of the worker.
- An attested copy of a valid age proof document.
For Funeral Benefit Claim
- Identity card of the deceased registered worker.
- Official death certificate issued by the authority.
- Valid proof of heirship or the nominee document.
- Any other document asked by the board official during the claim.
Helpline and Contact
For any help, you can reach the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal at 12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A, 1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kolkata-700001. You can also call the Shramik Sathi helpline at 1800-103-0009 for support.
References
Labour Department Official Portal
Employment Bank Welfare Board Page
FAQ's
What is the age limit for registration?
Workers must be between 18 and 60 years old to register with the board.
What is the minimum work duration required?
You must have worked for at least 90 days in the construction sector during the 12 months before your application.
How much is the funeral assistance amount?
The nominee receives a one-time payment of ₹3,000.
What are the registration costs?
The registration fee is ₹20, and the yearly subscription fee is ₹30.
Where should I submit my application?
Submit all forms and documents to the local Assistant Labour Commissioner or the Beneficiary Registering Officer in your area.