J&K Building and Other Constructions Workers Welfare Board
**SRO:-373** dated: 12th of November 2012
Rules and brief guidelines for implementation of welfare Schemes.
Chapter III-A: Board Administration & Registration Rules
These rules govern the functioning of the Board and the procedure for worker registration.
Board Meetings & Quorum
- The term of office for non-official members is **three years**.
- The Board must meet at least **once in two months**.
- **Quorum** for a meeting: At least **six members** must be present.
- Non-official members receive a **sitting fee of ₹1,000** per day.
Worker Registration (Rules 22-M, 22-N)
Any eligible construction worker must submit an application in **Form-XXXI**.
- **Registration Fee:** **₹10** (One time).
- **Monthly Contribution:** **₹10** per month.
- Contribution can be paid quarterly, half-yearly, or annually in advance.
Sub-Committees (Rule 22-J)
- The Board may appoint sub-committees to assist with its duties.
- The term of a sub-committee is **one year**.
- A quorum for a sub-committee requires at least **three members**.
Financial Assistance & Social Security Schemes
Benefits sanctioned by the Board to registered construction workers and their families:
Death Benefit (22-Q)
Lump sum amount to the nominee/dependents upon the beneficiary's death:
Requires application in Form-XXXIV with death certificate.
Marriage Assistance (22-U)
Financial assistance for the marriage of the beneficiary or their dependent children/siblings:
**Restricted to three members** of the family only.
Maternity Benefit (22-O)
Benefit for women beneficiaries (max. two children):
Allowed **twice only** upon application in Form-XXXII.
Funeral Assistance (22-P)
Assistance to the dependent of a deceased beneficiary for funeral expenses:
Requires application in Form-XXXIII.
Medical & Chronic Disease Assistance
Medical Assistance (22-S)
- Short Ailment/Accident (Up to 1 month recovery): **₹5,000**.
- Long Illness/Accident (Up to 3 months recovery): **₹10,000**.
- Permanent Disablement: **₹75,000**.
Chronic Diseases (22-V)
Financial assistance for life-consuming diseases (e.g., Cancer) for the beneficiary and dependents.
Maximum limit per financial year, or actual expenditure, whichever is less.
Financial Assistance for Education (Scholarship - 22-T)
Scholarship is available for the children/dependent siblings of the beneficiary, restricted to **two dependents** per academic year.
| Category | Course/Class | Annual Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School (Primary) | Class 1st to 5th | ₹2,500 |
| School (Sr. Secondary) | Class 11th to 12th | ₹6,000 |
| Under Graduate (General) | B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, etc. | ₹10,000 |
| Post Graduate (General) | M.A., M.Sc., B.Ed., LLM, MBA, MCA, etc. | ₹15,000 |
| Diploma (Technical) | Three Years Engineering or other Recognized Diploma | ₹30,000 |
| Professional Degree | M.B.B.S, B.E, B.Tech., M.Tech., M.D, etc. | ₹50,000 |