Step 2.8 Assistance to meet the Funeral Expenses and ex gratia

 

What is Assistance to meet the Funeral Expenses and ex gratia scheme?

If registered construction worker dies, the Secretary, or any other officer authorized in this behalf by the Board, shall pay a sum of [Rs. 4,000(Rupees four thousand only)] to the nominee of the deceased registered construction worker to meet the funeral expenses of the deceased registered construction worker [and an ex gratia amount of [Rs. 71,000 (Rupees fifty thousand only)] shall also be paid to the nominee of the deceased registered construction worker to mitigate the financial hardship caused by the sudden demise.