Ex-gratia for Death for the Construction Workers

Ex-gratia for Death for the Construction Workers is a welfare scheme run by the BOCW Welfare Board of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It gives financial support to the families of registered construction workers who pass away, with payments reaching up to ₹4,00,000 depending on the cause of death.

The scheme is managed by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. When a registered worker dies, the board pays ex-gratia money to the nominee or dependent named by the worker. The application is made using Form-XI, and the amount is paid within 60 days of the death.

Ex-gratia for Death for the Construction Workers

This scheme acts as a safety net for construction worker families at a very hard time. Losing the main earner of a family is a big blow, and the ex-gratia amount helps the family manage daily needs and other expenses after the loss. The board has kept the process simple so that the nominee can get the money without too much trouble.

The benefit amount depends on how the worker died. If the worker died while on the job, the family gets a higher amount. If the death happened due to any other reason, the family still gets support, though the amount is lower. Both cases are covered under the same scheme.

Key Information

Benefits

The scheme gives cash support to the family of a deceased worker. The amount is fixed and depends on the reason for the death, as shown below.

Eligibility

To get this benefit, the family must meet a few conditions. First, the worker who died must have been a registered member of the BOCW Welfare Board at the time of death. Second, the person applying must be the nominee or a dependent of that worker.

For the worker to be registered, these points must be met:

• The worker should be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• The worker must be an active building or construction worker.
• The worker should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
• The worker should have worked in construction for at least 90 days during the past year.

For the family to apply for the death benefit, these conditions apply:

• The applicant must be a registered nominee or dependent of the deceased member of the BOCW Board.
• The deceased member must have been a registered worker at the time of passing.

Application Process

The application is done offline using the prescribed form. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Get the prescribed Form-XI and fill it in with the correct details of the deceased worker and the applicant. The form is available on the official BOCW welfare page.

STEP 2 - Attach all the required documents, including the death certificate issued by a government doctor or registered medical practitioner not below the rank of Medical Officer, and a dependent or heirship certificate from the competent authority.

STEP 3 - Submit the completed application along with the documents to the Member Secretary of the BOCW Welfare Board.

STEP 4 - The Member Secretary checks the eligibility of the applicant. Once approved, the compensation is paid within a definite time frame not exceeding 60 days from the date of death of the worker.

To check the status of the application, visit the official website and use the registration number.

Need help? Contact the Labour Department at 0260-2642374 or email labour-dnh@nic.in. The office is at Old Circuit House Building, Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Pin: 396230.

Documents

For worker registration, these documents are needed:

• Recent photographs of the worker.
• Attested proof of age.
• Attested proof of address.
• Details about the construction workplace.
• Proof of payment of the registration fee.

For the death benefit application, the following documents are required:

• Death certificate issued by a government medical officer.
• Valid ID proof of the applicant.
• A family heirship certificate provided by the competent authority.

References

Check official guidelines and Form-XI | Visit official BOCW portal | Labour Department portal

FAQ's

What is the age range to register as a beneficiary?

You must be between 18 and 60 years of age to register as a construction worker.

Is there a minimum work requirement?

Yes, you should have worked as a construction worker for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months.

What is the registration fee?

The registration fee is a one-time payment of ₹50.

How do I apply for the death benefit?

You should submit your application using Form-XI to the Member Secretary of the BOCW Welfare Board.

How soon is the assistance provided?

The compensation is typically disbursed within 60 days following the date of the unfortunate event.