Puducherry Disablement Benefit Scheme: ₹75,000 for Registered Construction Workers

The “Disablement Benefit” is a welfare scheme implemented by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the Union Territory of Puducherry. This scheme provides financial assistance of ₹75,000/- to registered construction workers who are Persons with Disability (PwD), based on the disablement certificate issued by the competent authority. The benefit is directly credited to the worker’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and the application process is conducted offline.

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Benefits

Financial Assistance: ₹75,000/-
Disbursal Time: Within 1 month from the application submission.
Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the applicant’s bank account.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

Must be a citizen of India.
Must be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Must be a Person with Disability (PwD) as per the disablement certificate.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
Must be contributing to the Board’s Fund.
Should not have defaulted in the payment of contributions to the Board for more than one continuous year.

Application Process

Offline Process

Obtain the Application Form:
Visit the office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board located at Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 605009. Collect the prescribed application form free of cost from the designated authority.
Complete the Form:
Fill in all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (with signature if required), and compile copies of all necessary documents (self-attested if required).
Submit the Application:
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the designated authority.
Obtain Acknowledgement:
Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes the date and time of submission and, if applicable, a unique identification number.

Documents Required

Last Subscription Bill
Board ID Card
Aadhaar Card
Bank Pass Book
FIR (if applicable)
Medical Report
Disability Certificate issued by the Government Hospital or other Competent Authority

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you elaborate on the time it takes for the disbursal of the financial assistance once the application is submitted?
The assistance is credited within 1 month of the application submission.
What mode is employed for crediting the financial assistance to the bank account of the worker?
The benefit is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Can you explain the age-related eligibility requirements for the Disablement Benefit?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and should not have completed the age of 60 in construction work during the preceding 12 months.
Are there any financial obligations for the construction worker to meet to be eligible for the scheme?
Yes, the worker must be contributing to the Board’s Fund and should not have defaulted on contributions for over a year.
Does the scheme consider the nature and extent of disablement in determining the financial assistance amount?
The amount of ₹75,000/- is provided based on the disablement certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
Is there any impact on the construction worker’s existing employment status while availing the Disablement Benefit?
The scheme is designed as a welfare benefit and does not directly affect the worker’s employment status.
Can a construction worker continue to avail other welfare benefits while receiving the Disablement Benefit?
Yes, receiving this benefit does not preclude the worker from other welfare benefits.
Can a construction worker, who has recently migrated to Puducherry, immediately apply for the Disablement Benefit?
The worker must be registered with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board; eligibility for recent migrants should be verified as per registration guidelines.
In a case where a worker has multiple sources of income, is there an income cap for eligibility?
There is no specified income cap under this scheme; eligibility focuses on registration and disability status.
Where can interested applicants obtain the application form, and is there any associated cost?
The application form is available free of cost at the office of the Welfare Board.
What are the responsibilities of the applicant in completing the application process?
Applicants must ensure that all mandatory fields in the application form are correctly filled, all required documents are attached, and they obtain an acknowledgment receipt upon submission.
Is there any specific information that the acknowledgment receipt should contain?
The receipt should include the submission date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.