Retirement Relief in Quitting Service for the Construction Workers is a welfare scheme run by the BOCW Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It gives a fixed sum of money to registered construction workers who retire after turning 60, provided they have kept their membership with the Board active for 15 continuous years.
The scheme is meant for workers who have spent years in the construction sector and now want to stop working. A worker who meets the membership rule can apply for this one-time retirement relief and get financial support from the Board.
Retirement Relief in Quitting Service - Highlights
This scheme is offered by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It supports registered construction workers who retire from service after reaching the age of 60.
To get the benefit, a worker needs to be a registered member of the Board for a continuous period of 15 years. The scheme values the years of hard work put in by the worker and gives a retirement benefit to help with financial security after work ends.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Retirement Relief in Quitting Service for the Construction Workers |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Nodal Department | Labour and Employment Department |
Benefits
When a worker reaches the age of 60 and decides to stop working, the Board gives a defined sum of financial support. The worker becomes eligible for this benefit only after staying a registered member of the Board for a continuous period of 15 years.
Eligibility
Criteria for Registration as a Construction Worker
A person must meet the following conditions to register as a construction worker under the Board:
- The person should be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- The person must be a building or construction worker.
- The age of the person should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The person should have worked in the construction sector for at least 90 days during the past year.
Criteria for Receiving Retirement Relief
To receive the retirement relief, the worker needs to meet these conditions:
- The worker should be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- The worker must have kept membership with the Board for a continuous period of 15 years.
Application Process
Registration as a Worker
STEP 1 - Get the official registration form from the officer authorized by the Board.
STEP 2 - Fill in the form with correct personal details and attach all required documents.
STEP 3 - Pay the registration fee of ₹50 and submit the application to the officer authorized by the Board.
Applying for the Retirement Benefit
STEP 1 - Request the prescribed application form from the authorized officer.
STEP 2 - Fill out the form and attach your self-attested documents.
STEP 3 - Submit your completed application to the Member Secretary of the BOCW Welfare Board.
Documents Required
Documents for Registration
Keep the following documents ready while applying for registration as a construction worker:
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
- Attested copy of age proof, such as a birth certificate.
- Attested copy of address proof.
- Details and proof of the current construction workplace establishment.
- Receipt verifying payment of the ₹50 registration fee.
Documents for Welfare Benefit
For the retirement benefit, the worker needs to submit the following:
Copy of the valid Applicant ID card and any other supporting documentation asked by the Board.
Helpdesk Information
For any queries, contact the BOCW Department at labour-dnh@nic.in or call 0260-2642374. The office is located at Old Circuit House Building, Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Pin: 396230.
References
View Official Welfare Schemes of BOCW Board
Department of Labour and Employment, DNH and DD
FAQ's
What is the age limit for registration?
A person must be between 18 and 60 years of age to register as a beneficiary.
Is there a minimum work requirement?
Yes, a person must have worked as a construction worker for at least 90 days in the 12 months before registration.
Who qualifies for the retirement benefit?
Any registered worker who has kept a continuous 15-year membership with the Board is eligible to apply after reaching the age of 60.
Where do I submit my application?
Application forms should be submitted to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
How much is the registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹50.