Yes, there is a registration fee of ₹25/- at the time of enrollment and an annual subscription fee of ₹100/-. Additionally, the Board collects ₹300/- as a renewal fee once in three years.

Inspectors verify the authenticity of the registration and, upon approval by the Secretary (Board), enroll the concerned worker as a beneficiary of the scheme.

The application should be submitted within two months from the date of death of the Construction Worker.

The financial assistance of ₹7,000/- is credited within 7 days through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

No, you cannot apply for the Funeral Assistance scheme if more than two months have passed since the date of the construction worker's death. The application needs to be submitted within two months to be considered.

While the original last subscription bill is listed as a required document, you can try reaching out to the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to inquire about alternative options. They might accept a copy of the bill or a document proving your brother's contribution history.

The given content specifies the office address (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) for obtaining and submitting the forms, but it does not explicitly state whether it can be submitted to any office.

No, receiving the Funeral Assistance will not affect your eligibility for other benefits offered by the Board, such as the death benefit. You can apply for both schemes separately.

If you haven't received the Funeral Assistance within a reasonable timeframe (around a month after submission), you can contact the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to inquire about the status of your application. The contact details and grievance redressal process are available in the Citizen's Charter on the Board's website.

The scheme defines dependents as the nominee mentioned in the registration form, spouse, and children (unmarried and unemployed) of the deceased construction worker.

Yes, the cause of death (accident, illness, etc.) doesn't affect the eligibility for the Funeral Assistance scheme. As long as all other criteria are met, the dependents can apply for the benefit.

The two-month deadline for submitting the application is strictly enforced. However, you can try contacting the Board and explain your situation. They might consider your case on a compassionate basis, especially if the delay is due to genuine reasons and you can submit the application soon.