KBOCWWB Funeral Expenses Assistance and Ex-Gratia : karbwwb.karnataka.gov.in

Organisation : Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB)
Scheme Name : Funeral Expenses and Ex-Gratia Assistance
Applicable For : Registered Construction Worker
Applicable State/UT : Karnataka
Website : https://karbwwb.karnataka.gov.in/42/schemes/en
Apply Here : https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/funeral

How To Apply For KBOCWWB Funeral Expenses Assistance?

Assistance to meet the funeral expenses of a registered construction worker.

Related / Similar Facility : KBOCWWB Medical Assistance Karnataka

If registered construction worker dies, the Secretary, or any other officer authorized in this behalf by the Board, shall pay a sum of [Rs. 4,000(Rupees four thousand only)] to the nominee of the deceased registered construction worker to meet the funeral expenses of the deceased registered construction worker [and an ex gratia amount of [Rs. 71,000 (Rupees fifty thousand only)] shall also be paid to the nominee of the deceased registered construction worker to mitigate the financial hardship caused by the sudden demise.

The application for claiming the amount specified in sub-rule (1) shall be in Form XVIII and shall be accompanied by the death certificate of the deceased registered construction worker [The registration number of beneficiary for verification of validity and correctness by the Board] in case of non-availability of original identity card.

Procedure for applying:
1. Applicant needs to submit the application.
2. Application processing and Verification by Senior/ Labour Inspector.
3. Review and Approval by Assistant Labour Commissioner

Document Required For KBOCWWB Funeral Expenses Assistance

** Beneficiary/original Identity card, Issued by the board
** Photocopy of bank passbook Beneficiary or Nominee’s in case of beneficiary’s death
** Death Certificate attested by gazetted officer
** Ration Card
** Aadhaar Card
** Employer Certificate
** Any Photo ID proof of Nominee
** Application shall be submitted within one year of death

Additional Simplified Procedure

The KBOCWWB, which likely refers to the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, offers financial aid to registered construction workers’ families in case of their death. Here’s what you need to know about applying for funeral expenses assistance:

Eligibility:
** The deceased must have been a registered building and other construction worker with the KBOCWWB.

Amount Provided:
** The Board provides an ex-gratia amount of Rs. 71,000 to the nominee of the deceased worker.
** An additional Rs. 4,000 is specifically allocated to meet the funeral expenses.

Application Process:
** The application for claiming funeral expenses assistance should be submitted within one year of the worker’s demise.
** The nominee or dependent needs to fill out Form XVIII, which can be found on the KBOCWWB website.
** The application form along with required documents needs to be submitted to the Board.

Required Documents:
** Death certificate of the deceased worker
** Registration number of the deceased with the KBOCWWB (for verification)
** Photocopy of ID card (attested by a gazetted officer) of the applicant (nominee or dependent)
** Photocopy of bank passbook (beneficiary’s or nominee’s)
** Any other documents as specified by the Board

Here are some helpful resources:
** KBOCWWB Funeral and Ex-Gratia Scheme Information: [Karnataka Building and Other Construction Worker Welfare Board Funeral and Ex-Gratia ON Karnataka Government karbwwb.karnataka.gov.in]

Additional Notes:
** You can find the KBOCWWB contact information on their website for any further questions or assistance with the application process.
** It’s advisable to check the KBOCWWB website periodically for any updates regarding the application process or required documents.