About this social welfare scheme
The "Pension Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension after completion of 60 years to the eligible registered member.
The "Pension Benefit'' scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the form of pension to a registered member on completion of 60 years of age who has served the board for at least 5 years. Also, in case of death of the beneficiary, the spouse/nominee of the beneficiary is entitled to receive family pension of half of the amount of the pension which the beneficiary used to receive prior to his death.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Pension Benefit (PBWB) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | wblc.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 💼Construction Worker
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Pension: Rs. 750/- to Rs. 1120/- Per Month.
- Family Pension: Half of the amount of the pension which the beneficiary used to receive prior to his death (in case of death of the beneficiary).
Who qualifies
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
- The member should have served the board at least for 5 years.
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For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
Registration walkthrough
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Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
Step 1: A registered worker should request Form-XXXVII for the application from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers for this benefit.
Helpdesk:
Labour Department
Department of Labour, Government of West Bengal,
12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,
1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,
Kolkata-700001
Helpline of Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal (Shramik Sathi): 1800-103-0009
Note:
- Upon successful verification, the construction worker is registered and an identity card and passbook are issued to him/ her. Rs. 20/- as the registration fee and Rs. 30/- as yearly subscription is taken. The amounts taken are noted in the passbook and a receipt is issued.
- After one year, the beneficiary's subscription is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of Rs. 30/- and submission of an application in Form-27A.
- If not renewed the registration of the beneficiary is cancelled after the expiry of one year. Fresh application for renewal to be submitted to the ALC for consideration.
Terms used in this scheme
- Building & Other Construction Work
"Building & Other Construction Work includes construction, alteration, repairs, maintenance or demolition of buildings, streets, roads, railways, tramways, airfields, irrigation, drainage, embankment and navigation works, flood control works, generation, transmission, and distribution of power, water works, oil and gas installation, electric lines, wireless, radio, television, telephone, telegraph and overseas communications, dams, canals, reservoirs, water course, tunnels, bridges, viaducts, aqueducts, pipelines, towers, cooling towers, transmission towers etc."
Frequently asked questions
What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal?
The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.
Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
At present all Assistant Labour Commissioners and Inspectors posted at blocks and municipalities shall be responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary.
Who is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board?
Every building worker who is between the age of 18-60 years and who has been engaged in any building or other construction work for not less than 90 days during the preceding one year is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board of West Bengal.
What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should collect and submit the Form-27 with all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required) and a fee of Rs. 20/- to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Is there a specific form for the registration as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?
Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form-27. You can obtain this form from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers in your area.
What happens after a construction worker is successfully verified for registration?
Upon successful verification, the construction worker is registered, and an identity card and passbook are issued to him/her.
What are the fees associated with the registration process?
The registration fee is Rs. 20/-, and the yearly subscription fee is Rs. 30/-. These amounts are noted in the passbook, and a receipt is issued.
How is the yearly subscription fee documented?
The yearly subscription fee of Rs. 30/- is recorded in the passbook, and a receipt is issued for the payment.
What is the process for renewing the subscription after one year?
After the expiry of one year, the subscription of the beneficiary is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of Rs. 30/- and submission of an application made in Form-27A.
What happens if the subscription is not renewed after one year?
If the subscription is not renewed, the registration of the beneficiary is cancelled after the expiry of one year.
Can a beneficiary reapply for renewal after cancellation?
Yes, a fresh application for renewal can be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) for consideration.
What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
A registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the West Bengal, who is been serving the board at least for 5 years, shall be eligible for this benefit. Also, in case of death of the beneficiary, the spouse/ nominee of the beneficiary is entitled to receive family pension.
What is the minimum pension amount a beneficiary can receive?
A beneficiary can receive an amount between Rs. 750/- to 1120/- per month.
What happens to the pension in case of the death of the beneficiary?
In case of the death of the beneficiary, the spouse or nominee of the beneficiary is entitled to receive family pension at the rate of half of the amount of the pension which the beneficiary used to receive prior to his death.
Who is eligible for the family pension under this scheme?
The spouse or nominee of a pension holder is eligible for the family pension after his/her death.
Can the spouse/ nominee of the deceased beneficiary receive the full pension amount?
No, the spouse/ nominee of the deceased beneficiary is entitled to receive only half of the pension amount that the beneficiary was receiving before their death.
What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
The application must be made in the prescribed Form-XXXVII. The form can be collected from Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers in your area.
Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?
Submit your welfare scheme application to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers in your area.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines wblabour.gov.in
- Guidelines employmentbankwb.gov.in
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