Question: Give me details about Marriage Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB).

Answer: **Eligibility:** The applicant should be a citizen of India.The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry
Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.The applicant should
not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.The beneficiary should be contributing
to the Board's Fund.The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more
than one year.Application ProcessOfflineRegistrationStep 1: The interested construction worker should visit the Office of the
Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and
obtain the prescribed format of the registration form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect
filled-in applications.Step 2: In the registration 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), add a declaration stating that you are a
construction worker, mentioning your worksite. Step 3: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed
registration form and the documents to the concerned authority.Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned
authority to whom the registration form 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).Step 5: Upon verification by the inspectors under the Act towards
genuineness, the concerned worker will be enrolled as a beneficiary with the approval of the Secretary (Board). *The beneficiary should
pay the registration of â‚¹25/- at the time of enrollment and â‚¹100/- per year as an annual subscription.*The Board collects â‚¹300/- as a
renewal fee once in three years.ï»¿ApplicationStep 1: The interested construction worker should visit the Office of the Puducherry
Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and obtain the
prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in
applications.ORThe interested construction worker should take print of the prescribed format of the application form provided in the
section "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 77 of the Citizen's Charter.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: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the
documents to the concerned authority.Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the
application form 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: The application should be submitted within six months from the date of marriage.

**How to apply:** es?The official document at https://labour.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-2020.pdf provides detailed
information on the required documents for both registration and application processes.Are there any specific guidelines or provisions for
widowed or divorced construction workers applying for financial assistance?The scheme does not explicitly mention provisions for
widowed or divorced construction workers. They are all eligible to apply provided that they meet the eligibility criteria for the
scheme.Can a construction worker apply for financial assistance for the marriage of more than two children under the scheme?No,
financial assistance under the Marriage Assistance Scheme is limited to the marriage of up to two children of the registered construction
worker.How often does the Board collect the annual subscription fee, and what is the renewal process?The Board collects an annual
subscription fee of â‚¹100 per year. Additionally, a renewal fee of â‚¹300 is collected once in three years to maintain beneficiary
status.What measures are in place to verify the authenticity of an applicant's construction worker status during the registration process?
Inspectors under the Act verify the authenticity of an applicant's construction worker status, ensuring that genuine workers are enrolled
as beneficiaries with the approval of the Secretary (Board).Can a female construction worker avail financial assistance for her own
marriage under the scheme?Yes, a female construction worker is eligible to avail financial assistance of â‚¹7,000 for her own marriage
under the Marriage Assistance Scheme.What is the time frame within which an applicant must apply for financial assistance after the
marriage ceremony?Applicants should apply for financial assistance within six months from the date of marriage to be eligible for the
Marriage Assistance Scheme.Is there any financial obligation for construction workers during the enrollment process for the Marriage
Assistance Scheme?During enrollment, a beneficiary needs to pay a registration fee of â‚¹25 and an annual subscription fee of â‚¹100.
Additionally, the Board collects â‚¹300 as a renewal fee once in three years.What role does the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) play in the
disbursement of financial assistance under the Marriage Assistance Scheme?The financial assistance of â‚¹7,000 is credited directly to
the bank account of the beneficiary through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.Could you provide details about the grievance
redressal mechanism for the Marriage Assistance Scheme?Information regarding grievance redressal can be found on page 131 of the
official document at https://labour.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-2020.pdf.What are the registration process and documents
required for the Marriage Assistance Scheme?For the registration process and required documents, refer to pages 57 and 58 of the
official document at https://labour.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-2020.pdf.Sources And ReferencesGuidelines (Page No.
60)Application Form (Page No. 78)Registration Process (Page No. 57)Documents Required (Page No. 58)Grievance Redressal (Page
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Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)ConstructionDBTFinancial AssistanceLabourMarriageDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe "Marriage Assistance" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building
and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial
assistance of â‚¹7,000/- is provided to the registered construction workers of the Board for the marriage of their children. The benefits
can be availed for the marriage of up to two children of the worker. Interested and eligible applicants should apply within six months
from the date of marriage. A female member is also eligible for this assistance for her own marriage. The amount of the financial
assistance is credited to the bank account of the beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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