Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site
Launched in 2014, the "Funeral and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme for Unregistered Laborers" is a welfare scheme by the M.P. Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Govern...
**Funeral Assistance:** ₹3,000 payable in case of death of a construction laborer.1. **Grace Amount:**
Death due to an accident during construction work: ₹4,00,000/-.
Permanent disability due to an accident during construction work: ₹2,00,000/-.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The deceased construction worker should have been registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB).
The deceased construction worker should have held an active regular membership.
The only person who is a legal heir/dependent family member of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply under the scheme.
The deceased worker should have valid identity card.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat and Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer Municipal Body and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
**NOTE 1:** Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
**NOTE 2:** The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the accident or death.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site / what is the eligibility?
1. The deceased construction worker should have been registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB).
1. The deceased construction worker should have held an active regular membership.
1. The only person who is a legal heir/dependen...
What are the benefits of Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site?
1. **Funeral Assistance:** ₹3,000 payable in case of death of a construction laborer.1. **Grace Amount:**
- Death due to an accident during construction work: ₹4,00,000/-.
- Permanent disability due to an accident during construction work: ₹2,00,000/-.
How to apply online for Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat and Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer Municipal Body and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authorit...