GBOCWWB Family Scheme Goa

Organisation : Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB)
Scheme Name : Family Scheme
Applicable For : Spouse of the Pensioner
Applicable State/UT : Goa
Website : https://labour.goa.gov.in/

What is GBOCWWB Family Scheme?

“Family Pension (GBOCWWB)” is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. Through this scheme, in the event of the death of the pensioner of the Board, a family pension is given to his/her surviving spouse. The pension to the spouse will be 50% of the pension that used to be provided to the pensioner (the deceased), or ₹200/-, whichever is higher.

Related / Similar Scheme : GBOCWWB Disability Pension Scheme Goa

Benefits of GBOCWWB Family Scheme

50% of the pension that used to be provided to the pensioner (the deceased) or ₹200/-, whichever is higher.

Eligibility of GBOCWWB Family Scheme

** The applicant should be the Spouse of the Pensioner.
** The Pensioner should be deceased.
** The deceased Pensioner, in their lifetime, should have been registered as a Worker with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

How To Apply For GBOCWWB Family Scheme?

To apply for GBOCWWB Family Scheme, Follow the below steps

Steps:
Step-1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
OR
The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (0832-2437081/82/83, com-labo.goa@nic.in) and request a 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 a passport-sized photograph (if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step-3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.

Step-4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

Note:
The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of death of the pensioner.

Documents Required For GBOCWWB Family Scheme

** Worker Registration Card/Number.
** Receipt of Payment of First & Last Subscription with the Board.
** Death Certificate of the Worker.
** Village Officer’s Certificate showing the relationship between the applicant and the Worker.
** Village Officer’s Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any pension from a Government/Semi-Government/Private Institution.
** Village Officer’s Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any salary from a Government/Semi-Government/Private Institution.

FAQ On GBOCWWB Family Scheme

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On GBOCWWB Family Scheme

Can a worker who is also a member of some other fund register under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
No, a worker who is also a member of some other fund is not eligible to register under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa.

How can citizens register their grievances with the Public Grievance Department in Goa?
Citizens can convey their grievances by registering on the official website (goaonline.gov.in), completing the grievance details, attaching supporting documents if any, and submitting the application. They should note the acknowledgement number for tracking the status.

What is the fee structure for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa?
The fee varies based on the number of workers proposed to be employed, ranging from ₹500 for up to 50 workers to ₹5,000 for exceeding 400 workers.