Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers

Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has the Partial Disability Benefit scheme running for registered construction workers who face partial disability from accidents during their work. Eligible workers can get cash assistance between ₹10,000 and ₹1,00,000 depending on how serious the disability is.

This scheme is managed by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, Sikkim. It helps registered construction workers who suffer a partial disability because of a work-related accident.

Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers

The Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers scheme provides financial help to registered building and construction workers in Sikkim. The amount you get depends on the nature and extent of your partial disability caused by an accident at work. Workers must be registered with the Board before they can claim the benefit.

Benefits

Workers who are registered with the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board can receive cash assistance through this scheme. The benefit payment ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 depending on how severe the partial disability is. The amount is decided after checking the medical reports and the nature of the work-related accident.

Eligibility

To get the benefit, you need to meet some basic criteria. This scheme is for registered construction workers in Sikkim who have suffered a partial disability due to an accident during their construction work.

To register as a construction worker initially, you should check these points:

• You must be a resident of Sikkim.
• You should be a construction worker aged between 18 and 60 years.
• You need to have actively served the Board for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months.

For the disability benefit itself, two conditions must be met:

• You must be a registered member of the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The disability must have happened because of an accident while you were doing construction work.

Application Process

The process is currently offline. Here are the steps you need to follow to register and then apply for the benefit.

STEP 1 - Go to the Registering Officer in your area with your documents and application. Once he or she checks your details and they are correct, you will be registered as a beneficiary and given an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.

STEP 2 - After you have your valid Identity Card from the Board, download the benefit application form and submit it with the required documents to the Secretary or an authorized officer at your District Labour Office.

STEP 3 - The authorities will check your eligibility against their records and process your financial claim. You can call the labour helpline at 18003451474 or contact your district nodal officers if you need help at any point.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before you start. For the initial registration as a construction worker, you need your recent passport-sized photographs, attested proof of age, attested address proof, records of the establishment where you work, and proof showing payment of the registration fee. For submitting the benefit claim, you need a formal letter from your employer, your official Identity Card from the Board, and a valid medical certificate detailing your disability.

Key Information

FAQ's

What age range is required for registration?

You must be between 18 and 60 years old to register as a beneficiary.

Is there a minimum work requirement?

Yes, you must have completed at least 90 days of work as a construction worker in the preceding 12 months.

Who handles my registration?

The Beneficiary Registering Officer in your district manages your registration.

What if I default on my contributions?

You can resume your membership with permission from the Secretary or an authorized officer by paying your arrears; this is permitted a maximum of two times.

How much is the registration fee?

The application for registration requires a fee of ₹20.

What is the monthly contribution?

You are required to contribute ₹20 per month to the fund, which should be remitted every 3 months.

Can I appeal a rejected application?

Yes, you may file an appeal before the Board within 30 days of the decision.