Death Benefit (ANBOCWWB)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Financial assistance,Crisis/Disaster/Accident
Target Beneficiaries
Family
Brief Description
The scheme provides financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of workers engaged in Building or Other Construction Works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the event of their natural or accidental death.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker. 1. The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 1. The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work. 1. The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers in the event of their natural or accidental death. 1. The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of non-registered construction workers in case of accidental death only.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Portal Registration Process: Step 01: Visit online Portal: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Register" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/citizenRegistration.html nis:enabled=true/>’ and fill in all the mandatory details. Step 03: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and validate your Email ID & Mobile Number using OTP received. Step 04: After successful validation, the applicant will be registered. <br> > Application Process for Death Financial Assistance: Step 01: Now, to avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicants can <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="login" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/loginWindow.do nis:enabled=true/> through their email ID that is used while registering Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha Step 03: Click on ‘Login’ Step 04: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’ Step 05: Now, search for ‘Death Financial Assistance’ and click on the scheme to proceed to fill out the application form. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents. Step 07: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’. <br> > Application Tracking: Step 01: To track the application status, the applicant can visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="O[nline Portal" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/loginWindow.do nis:enabled=true/>](https://serviceonline.gov.in/error.do) and login through their ‘User ID’ & ‘Password’. Step 02: On the home page, click on “View Application Status’ and then click on ‘Track Application Status’. Step 03: Enter the Application Reference Number and click on ‘Get Data’ to know the status of your application.
Required Documents
- Copy of the death certificate. Copy of the nomination/legal heir certificate. Registration ID Card or Identity proof of deceased worker. A certificate from the Tehsildar stating that the deceased was a construction worker, in case of accidental death of a non-registered construction worker. Identity proof of nominee or dependent i.e. Aadhaar Card. Latest Subscription Receipt. Caste certificate, if any. Address proof. Bank Details of Nominee . Any other document as required.
FAQs
What are the benefits offered under this scheme?
1. ₹1,00,000/- is provided to nominees or dependents in case of natural death. 2. ₹2,00,000/- is given if the death is due to an accident during employment. 3. Non-registered construction workers' nominees can receive ₹50,000/- for accidental death upon producing a certificate from the Tehsildar.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Legal nominees or dependents of deceased workers are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What is the coverage area for this scheme?
The scheme covers workers residing in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Are there any specific conditions regarding the type of work the deceased was engaged in?
Yes, the deceased worker must have been involved in building or other construction work to be eligible for the scheme.
Is financial assistance provided only in the event of natural death?
No, financial assistance is also extended in the case of accidental death during employment.
Is registration with the ANBOCWWB mandatory to avail of this scheme?
Registration is not mandatory for receiving financial assistance in case of accidental death. However, it is required for natural death benefits.
What happens if the deceased worker was not registered with ANBOCWWB?
Non-registered workers' nominees are eligible for financial assistance only in case of accidental death, subject to certain conditions.
How does one apply for the Death Benefit scheme?
The eligible applicant can visit and apply through online Portal : https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do