Labour Welfare (SSS)

Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board, Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board and 17 other welfare boards.

Tamil Nadu Unorganized Labour Welfare Boards

To regulate the working conditions of workers engaged in unorganized sector in Tamil Nadu and to provide them with social security, the Government of Tamil Nadu enacted the Tamil Nadu Manual Laborers (Regulation of Work and Working Conditions) Act in 1982.

18 Welfare Boards implemented by Tamil Nadu Government

1. Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board.
2. Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board.
3. Tamil Nadu Drivers and Automobile Workshop Workers Welfare Board.
4. Tamil Nadu Washerman Welfare Board.
5. Tamil Nadu Hair Dressers Welfare Board.
6. Tamil Nadu Tailoring Workers Welfare Board.
7. Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Workers Welfare Board.
8. Tamil Nadu Palm Tree Workers Welfare Board.
9. Tamil Nadu Handloom and Handloom Silk Weaving Workers Welfare Board.
10. Tamil Nadu Footwear and Leather Goods Manufactory and Tannery Workers Welfare Board.
11. Tamil Nadu Artists Welfare Board.
12. Tamil Nadu Goldsmiths Welfare Board.
13. Tamil Nadu Pottery Workers Welfare Board
14. Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Board
15. Tamil Nadu Power Loom Weaving Workers Welfare Board
16. Tamil Nadu Street Vending and Shops and Establishments Workers Welfare Board.
17. Tamil Nadu Cooking and Catering Workers Welfare Board.
18. Tamil Nadu Fire and Matches Workers Welfare Board

1. Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board

   Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board was established on 30.11.1994 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Welfare scheme assistance is being provided to the workers working in 53 types of category which are mentioned in the schedule of this welfare scheme.

   53 types of construction category

   1. Stone breaker (a) Stone cutter (a) Stone pulverizer
   2. Mason (a) Bricklayer
   3. Carpenter
   4. Painter, Varnish
   5. Fitter including wire bender
   6. Road Pipe Worker
   7. Electrician
   8. Mechanic
   9. Well digger
   10. Welder
   11. Master Mason
   12. Mason
   13. Spreader and Mixer (Road Paving Work)
   14. Wooden or stone enclosure
   15. Well Workers
   16. Crowbar Men
   17. Roofer
   18. Maestry
   19. Blacksmith
   20. Woodcutter
   21. Person who Block the alleys and prevent water from entering
   22. Mixer including concrete mixer, operator
   23. Pump Operator
   24. Mixer driver
   25. Roller driver
   26. Calasis and miner engaged in operating of heavy machinery
   27. Watchman
   28. Mosaic polishman
   29. Tunnel Digger
   30. Rock breaker, quarry worker
   31. Limestone Marker
   32. Road Worker
   33. Earthwork in connection with construction work
   34. Lime processors
   35. A worker engaged in the prevention of sea erosion
   36. Workers engaged in construction and maintenance of dams, bridges, road, or other construction works.
   37. Brick kiln workers not covered by the Industries Act.
   38. Awning Workers
   39. Installation and repair of fire extinguishers.
   40. Fitting and repairing of cooling and heating appliances.
   41. Installation of electric lift and moving elevators.
   42. Fitting of safety doors and appliances.
   43. Fabrication and fitting of iron and metal frames, windows, doors.
   44. Construction related to water intake structure workers.
   45. Carpentry, false ceiling, lighting, plastering, related interior decoration Workers.
   46. ​​Glass cutting, threading and fitting of glass panels.
   47. Installation of electrical equipment like solar panel.
   48. Setting up modern furniture in places like kitchen.
   49. Installation of precast concrete products.
   50. Construction of sports and recreation facilities including golf course, swimming pool.
   51. Construction and erection of call board, street, cabins, bus shelter, work areas, stops and notice sign.
   52. Rotary and artificial spring like construction workers.53. Construction and landscaping of public parks, footpaths, etc.

2. Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board and 16 other Welfare Boards

   Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board was established on 17.03.1999 by Government through this board welfare schemes are being provided to the workers working in the listed 61 types of category.

   1. Engaging in manual labour including loading, unloading, stacking, tying, lifting, weighing, measuring or work preparatory to or incidental to such work.
      1. Market, shop, depot, factory, warehouse, warehouse or other establishment.
      2. Ports Workers not covered by the Port Labour Act, 1948
      3. Railway yards and good sheds where manual labourers are not employed by the Railway Administration.
      4. Markets under the control of the Market Committees set up by Tamil Nadu  Agricultural Commodity Markets Act, 1959.
   2. Loading, unloading and other related work in public transport vehicles
   3. Loading, unloading and transportation of food grains to warehouses, sorting and      cleaning of food grains.
   4. Filling of food grains into bags and sewing of those bags and other related work.
   5. Salt Pan workers.
   6. Toddy Makers.
   7. Boat work.
   8. Timber industry.
   9. Rope industry.
   10. Tanning and manufacture of leather.
   11. Workers in automobile sheds.
   12. Pappad Makers.
   13. Bleaching and Dyeing Industry
   14. Bullock cart driving.
   15. Cooking food.
   16. Coconut peeling.
   17. Collection of forest products.
   18. Working in food establishments.
   19. Working in cashew factories.
   20. Driving Auto, Taxi, Van, Tempo, Lorry and Bus (except Government Vehicles).
   21. Distribution of LPG cylinders.
   22. Cycle rickshaw driving.
   23. Engineering works.
   24. Firecracker and match industry.
   25. Cloth folding industry.
   26. Footwear and leather goods.
   27. Sack industry.
   28. Manufacture of gold and silver ornaments.
   29. Handloom and handloom silk weaving.
   30. Preparation of Incense Sticks.
   31. Laundryman.
   32. Unloading of Toddy.
   33. Preparation of pen nibs.
   34. Working in flour mill, oil mill, dal mill and rice mill.
   35. Working in presses.
   36. Power loom industry.
   37. Private security services.
   38. Plastic industry.
   39. Pottery industry.
   40. Collection of garbage.
   41. Hairdressers.
   42. Street Vendors.
   43. Sorghum industry.
   44. Synthetic diamond cutting.
   45. Cultivation of silkworms.
   46. Working in shops and establishments.
   47. ​​Tailoring industry.
   48. Tree climbing.
   49. Manufacture of tin stoppers.
   50. Manufacture of vessels.
   51. Working in wood workshops.
   52. Working on household chores.
   53. Bicycle repair.
   54. Carving in stone and other materials.
   55. Making handicrafts in clay, paper pulp and other materials.
   56. Manufacture of cigars.
   57. Artist.
   58. Video and photography.
   59. Sound and light setup.
   60. Repair and maintenance of electronic goods and equipment.
   61. Word Distillation.

Procedures for Registration under Social Security Scheme in Tamil Nadu Unorganized Workers Welfare Board

• Register at www.tnuwwb.tn.gov.in
• Applicant should be between 18 years – 60 years.
• Workers can login only by entering their valid phone number.
• Workers can login only through Password (O.T.P) till approval of Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
• Application number will be sent to applicant mobile after submission of application.
• If any clarification is required in their application the concerned authority will ask for details. Applicant will come to know that the details have been requested through a text message sent to the Registered  mobile number.
• If the application is approved by the authority. Applicant will be  issued a Permanent Registration Number. Permanent Registration  Number and Password, will be sent by SMS to their registered mobile number.
• Registered workers can get allowances under welfare schemes for  their family members. Also, as age is the basis for getting all the  scholarships including education, marriage, etc., one should enter  the details of their family members completely and their age  correctly.
• There is no charge for all services including registration, renewal,  petition and submission in Welfare Board.

Application Resubmission Procedures

• Login again with their mobile number and submit the application as per the  clarification needed.
• If the application is approved by the authority. Applicant will be issued a  Permanent Registration Number. Permanent Registration Number and  Password, will be sent by SMS to their registered mobile number. Applicant can download the registration certificate through it.

Documents required for application

1. Employment Certificate.   In the application for registration, proof of being engaged in the relevant profession should be furnished by any of the following:
   1. Employer
   2. Registered Contractor (Construction Board only).
   3. Government bodies or institutions engaged in the construction industry.
   4. Registered trade union.
   5. Village Administrative Officer / Revenue Inspector or Assistant Director, Occupational Safety and Health (For Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Welfare Board and other 17 Welfare Boards only).
2. Identity Certificate (upload driving license, school certificate, voter ID card, certificate from a registered medical practitioner or a certificate from a doctor  not below the rank of Civil Surgeon of a Government Hospital (in the prescribed form)).
3. Family card (Ration Card)
4. First page of nationalized bank account book
5. Aadhaar Card
6. Nominee Document  – Nominated as a family member after marriage. Must have and family card as supporting document (or)  Can be a member of another district after marriage. So please upload the  document related to labor relationship with the nominee.

Guidelines relating to renewal

• Members can apply for renewal of registration about one month before the expiry date of renewal.
• Registered workers should renew their registration once in 5 (five) years, till they complete 60 years of age.
• Only workers who have renewal up to date can avail the allowances.

Payment of Welfare Scheme Assistance into Bank Account (ECS)

As per Ordinance No. 102, Dated: 08-11-2011 (Department of Labour and Employment) the welfare benefits of these schemes are paid directly into the bank account of the registered worker.

General documents

• Original Identity Card
• Copy of bank account book
• Copy of family card(Ration Card)
• Aadhaar Card (obtained as additional document)

Marriage

• Marriage invitation
• Proof of marriage
• Age certificate proving that the marrying party has completed 21 years in case of male and 18 years in case of female

Maternity

• Original Birth Certificate
• Registered Doctor’s Certificate in case of Premature Birth / Abortion (Assistant Civil Surgeon Standard)

Education

• Apply in academic year itself
• The education certificate obtained from the school headmaster should  mention     the name of son/daughter of the registered worker and the year of education·
• Attested Mark Sheet / School Transfer Certificate·
• Original Bonafide Certificate obtained from the Principal of the educational institution

Spectacles

• Ophthalmologist’s examination certificate
• Original debit slip for purchase of eye glasses

Pension

• Two passport size photographs
• Medical certificate issued by Govt Civil Surgeon (For Disability Pension only)

Family Pension

• Two passport size photographs
• Original death certificate of pensioner
• Succession certificate

Accidental death

• Original Death Certificate
• First Information Report
• Post mortem report

Accidental disability (Stipend & Equipment)

• Medical evidence
• Certificate of Loss of Working Capacity (Issued by Civil Surgeon)
• First Information Report

Natural death, cremation

• Original Death Certificate

Accidental death at work

– For registered and unregistered construction workers only·

• Accident report form
• Original Death Certificate
• Original Succession Certificate
• First Information Report
• Post mortem report
• Nominee photograph
• Bank account book

Female auto driver ·

• A grant of Rs.1,00,000/- is given to the registered women auto workers to purchase autos.

To Study in a private school

• To help the children of registered construction workers to study in private schools, tuition fees are provided from the Construction Fund for classes 6 to 12.