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Grant of Ex-Gratia Payment to State Govt. Pensioners, 2024-2025
Governor has been pleased to decide that all State Government Pensioners whose basic pension plus Dearness Relief on pension as on 31.03.2025 did not exceed Rs. 38,000/- only and are not eligible for ad-hoc bonus shall be paid an ex-gratia of Rs. 3,500/- only in lump per head.
Treasuries/ Pay & Account Offices will kept Open on 29.03.2025
Considering the fact 27.03.2025 is a holiday, it has been decided to keep all the Treasuries/ Pay & Account Offices open on 29.03.2025.
Dearness Allowance @ 18% of Basic Pay w.e.f. April, 2025
The whole time State Government employees shall draw Dearness Allowance @ 18% of basic pay with effect from 01/04/2025.
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto April, 2025
State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1987 – Table of Benefits under Savings Fund for the year of cessation of Membership 2024-2025.
Holiday on account of Shab-E-Barat, 2025
Governor is pleased to declare 13th February, 2025 as holiday for observance of Shab-e-Barat. In the aforesaid Notification, 14th February, 2025 was also declared as holiday on account of birthday of Thakur Panchanan Barma.
Terminal Benefit in HRMS to Casual/ Contractual Workers
Introduction of online facility for Terminal Benefits in HRMS to Casual / Daily Rated / Contractual Staffs engaged in different Government Offices.
Procurement of Computer related Items upto Rs. 5 Lakh
It is hereby clarified that the Rs. 5.00 lakh ceiling fixed for procurement of computer related items in terms of the order no. ibid is applicable only for the projects funded under Administrative Expenditure.
Interest Rate on General Provident Fund (01.01.2025 to 31.03.2025)
Governor is pleased to decide that during the period from 01.01.2025 to 31.03.2025, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) per annum.
Loans and Advances of State Government for 2024-2025
Loans and Advances of the State Govt – Interest rates and other terms and conditions for the F.Y. 2024-25.
All projects of PWD would be processed through UPMS
Onboarding of PWD in the Unified Project Management System (UPMS) Portal in IFMS for management of the complete life-cycle of a project.
Introduction of SNA-SPARSH/ JIT Mechanism for Release of CSS Funds
The SNA and the Implementing Agencies (IAs) down the ladder shall be registered in State Integrated Financial Management Information System (WBIFMS).
Introduction of “Cyber Treasury” for Just-in-Time release of CSS Funds
Governor is please to open a new Treasury to be named as the Cyber Treasury (Treasury Code: CAG) which would be a virtual Treasury like the one we already have for the GRIPS receipts namely e-Treasury.
Cell of Officers for Field Inspection (Monitoring and Supervision) System
It has been decided by the competent authority to create a cell of the officers from the e-Governance Group, Finance Department for better management and monitoring of the stated portal.
Constitution of 6th State Finance Commission, West Bengal
Governor is pleased to constitute the 6th State Finance Commission, West Bengal. The Chairman and the other members of the Commission shall hold office for two years from the date on which they assume office.
West Bengal Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2011
Revised Scheme for Constitution and Administration of the Consolidated Sinking Fund of Government of West Bengal.
Help Desk for Field Inspection (Monitoring and Supervision) System
Subir Sasmal (DEO): 9564731941 Suvam Dey (DEO): 9475191393 Krishnendu Hait, (SSP): 8967435526 Anup Mondal, (SSP): 6297044450
Mobile App for Field Inspection, Monitoring and Supervision
Government is pleased to frame a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for this Mobile App and Online based Application to purposefully capture and analyze the Inputs and feedback of field Inspections.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for DBT Payment through IFMS
Adequate SMS alert facilities shall be there for informing the beneficiaries regarding their present status of the concerned DBT scheme.
Class of Accommodation while availing HTC/ LTC
For journeys to place like port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Islands by Ships operated by the Shipping Corporation of India.
Delayed Remittances of Govt Receipts into Government Account
Guidelines on calculation of penal interest chargeable on Agency Banks for delayed remittances of Government Receipts into Government Account.
West Bengal Treasury Rules, 2005
Holiday List for West Bengal Government Employees, 2025
Governor is pleased to declare that the days as specified at List-Ill may be observed as Sectional Holidays in the year 2025 for the employees of different communities mentioned against the day.
Fixation of Ceiling on Subscription in Provident Fund
Monthly PF subscription should strictly be regulated in such a manner so that the total sum of subscription in a financial year does not exceed the limit of Rs. 5 lakh.
Ceiling of Rs. 5 Lakh regarding Annual Subscription of GPF
In case the employees do not revise their contributions, the respective DDOs must regulate the subscription so that the threshold limit of Rs. 5 Lakh is not exceeded in a financial year.
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto January, 2025
State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1987 – Table of Benefits under Savings Fund for the year of cessation of Membership 2024-2025.
Revised Enhanced Remuneration of part-time Karmabandhus
Governor has been pleased to decide that remuneration of part-time Karmabandhus paid out of contingency would be enhanced to Rs. 5,000/- per month
Bio-Metric Attendance will be the only valid Attendance Record
Physical attendance will be allowed exclusively to those employees who have joined the Department on promotion or transfer, to Gr.H, Nabanna, till their posting to Cell/Branch and the Reserve Pool of Stenographers.
Updating of Bank Accounts in SBMS and Opening of Deposit Accounts
All the Administrative Departments will arrange for opening of Deposit Accounts of all parastatal bodies under their administrative control so that all such organizations can use the Deposit Account for all their operations.
Updating of All Bank Accounts in SBMS Module in IFMS
Finance Department has decided to further extend the ambit of SBMS and include all the Bank Accounts (including those containing their own fund) of all the Parasatal bodies as stated above under the administrative control of the Government of West Bengal.
Modalities of Application, Sanction of Advance and Final Payment of Provident Fund through NGIPF Module
On receipt of the final payment authority from DPPG, WB, the PFD Admin shall disburse the final payments to the employees.
Procedure for Payment of Provident Fund Interest – Addendum
In case of final withdrawal of accumulations in the Provident fund, interest shall he payable thereon to the employee or his nominee or legal heirs, as the case may be, up to the end of the month preceding which the payment is made.
State Government Holiday on account of Karam Puja, 2024
This year “Karam Puja” festival will be celebrated on 14th September, 2024 (Saturday). Governor has been pleased to declare State Government Holiday on the 14.09.2024.
Reforms in Maintenance of Group Insurance cum Savings Scheme
Governor is pleased to constitute a Committee with the following members to monitor and implement the reforms:
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto October, 2024
State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1987 – Table of Benefits under Savings Fund for the year of cessation of Membership 2024-2025.
Interest Rate on General Provident Fund (01.07.2024 to 30.09.2024)
Sad demise of Shri Biswanath Chowdhury, Former Minister
Holiday on Birth Day of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, 2024
Interest Rate on SDRF and SDMF for 2023-2024
Reimbursement of Car Hiring Charges to Employees availing HTC/ LTC
Interest Rate on General Provident Fund (01.04.2024 to 30.06.2024)
Holiday on the Occasion of Jamai Shasthi, 2024
Constitution and Administration of the Consolidated Sinking Fund
Rate of Interest on State Compensatory Afforestation Fund, 2023-24
Initiation of Making Payment through SBMS with RBL Bank
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto July, 2024
Payment of Additional Interest against GPF Final Payment Claim
Drawal of Bills in Anticipation of Allotment of Fund for FY 2024-25
West Bengal Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (Amendment) Act, 2024
West Bengal Appropriation (No. 2) Act, 2024
West Bengal Appropriation (No. 1) Act, 2024
Release of Fund relating to Administrative Expenditure, 2024-25
Application for Leave through HRMS is Mandatory
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Ad-hoc Family Pension
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Family Pension
Public holiday on Poll Days of Parliamentary Election, 2024
Benefits for One-Time Termination for Contractual and Casual Employees
The public holiday is on account of Ram Navami, 2024.
Improvement of Contractual and Casual Employee Compensation, 2024
Dearness Allowance beginning in May 2024 at 14% of Basic Pay
DA and HRA to directly appointed to Group ‘C’ Employees
Improvement of Contractually Employed IT Staff Compensation
Guidelines for Non-Government Institutions Provident Fund Module
Introduction of Non-Govt. Institutions Provident Fund (NGIPF) Module
Monthly Treasury Account Submission Online via IFMS
Family pension of unmarried, widowed, or divorced daughters upon reaching the age of 25.
The ceiling on the AA limit for all RIDF/WIF works has been withdrawn.
Submission of Pension Cases to AG(A&E), WB with proper Stamp
The West Bengal Revenue Service (WBRS) Cell’s functions
Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s “Prakash Purab” is a sectional holiday.
Interest Rate for General Provident Fund from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024
Relief/Dearness Allowance at 4% of Base Pay beginning in January 2024
Loans and Advances of State Government for 2023-2024
Declaration of Public Holidays in 2024 under N.I. Act, 1881
Issuance of Uniform Format of Certification in favour of Pensioners
Extension of Panel of Valuation Agencies
Revision of Pension/ Family Pension of (Pre-01.01.2016) Pensioners
Incorporation of Deduct Recoveries Heads of Account in GRIPS
Relaxation of Typing Test during Compassionate Appointment
Celebration of Parshwanath’s Rathajatra, 2023
Holiday List for West Bengal Government Employees, 2024
Bank Guarantee Repository System (BGRS) by ICICI Bank
Interest Rate on General Provident Fund (01.10.2023 to 31.12.2023)
Project Clearance Committee will examine before according AAFS
State Government Holiday on Account of Karam Puja, 2023
Enhancement of Ceiling on Gratuity Payment under Gratuity Act
Revised DFPR of Administrative Department for according AAFS
Constitution of West Bengal Revenue Service
Medical Benefits for Pensioner/ Family Pensioner
Revision of AAFS Standards for RIDF/WIF Projects
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto April, 2024
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto January, 2024
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto October, 2023
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto July, 2023
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto April, 2023
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto January, 2023
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto October, 2022
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto July, 2022
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto April, 2022
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto January, 2022
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto October, 2021
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto July, 2021
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto January, 2021
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto October, 2020
Group Insurance Scheme 1987 – Table of Benefits, 2020-21
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto April, 2020
Group Insurance Scheme, 1987 – Table of Benefits, 2019
Group Insurance Scheme 1987 – Table of Benefits, 2018-19
Punctuality in Attendance in Government Office – Tiffin Break
An increase in the “dependent” income ceiling for family pension purposes
West Bengal Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules
West Bengal Financial Rules
West Bengal Form No. 2911 (Standard Bid Document)
Additional Performance Security when Bid is 80% or Less
West Bengal Services (Appointment, Probation and Confirmation) Rules, 1979
West Bengal Services (Appointment, Probation and Absorption of Group C Employees) Rules, 2013
Death-cum-Retirement Benefit Rules (After ROPA, 2019)
West Bengal Service Rules Part – I and Part – II
West Bengal Service (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1971
Contractual Engagement of Retired Person – Extension of Terms
Re-employment of Retired Person on Contract basis
Contractual Engagement of Retired Person – Further Extension
Re-Employment of Govt. Servants after Retirement – Principles
Introduction of Government Receipt Portal System (GRIPS) 2.0
Government Receipt Portal System [GRIPS]
GRIPS in IFMS and Integration with e-Kuber Portal of RBI
Panel of Valuation Agencies, 2020
Guidelines for Preparation of Arrear/ Supplementary Bill in WBIFMS
Revision of Pension of pre-01.01.2016 Pensioners under ROPA, 2019
Revision of Pension/ Family Pension – Revised Format
Pension/ Family Pension (Pre-2016) – 6th Pay Commission
Release of Bills Pertaining to Arrear Pay & Allowances
Minimum Service Required for Admissibility of Family Pension
Regularization of Contractual Temporary Workers
West Bengal Treasury Regulations, 2005
Change of Surname Procedure
Introduction of Workflow Chain and Approval of eService Book in HRMS
Renewal of DSC from M/s CRG Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd.
Change of Rate of GPF Subscriptions
Control and Management of GPF (Group D Employees)
Ceiling of Rs. 5 Lakh on Subscription in General Provident Fund
Daily Allowance Rates in West Bengal
Early Departure of Muslim Employees During RAMZAN
West Bengal Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules
Dismissal, Removal and Suspension of Govt. Employee
Proforma/ Forms for Approval of Family Pension under WBS(DCRB) Rules
Introduction of New Format for Counting of Past Services
Determination of Seniority
Maintenance of Cash Book
Attestation by Gazetted Officers
Submit Asset Statement Report before April 30
Child Care Leave for West Bengal State Govt. Employees
West Bengal Service (Duties, Rights and Obligations) Rules, 1980
West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2009
West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019
Clarifications of West Bengal Services ROPA Rules, 2019
Clarification on e-Tender
Mandatory Publication of Notice at e-Tender Portal
West Bengal State Govt Employees’ Group Insurance-Cum-Savings Scheme, 1987
Introduction of Schematic Bank Account Management System in IFMS
Compulsory recording of GIS subscriptions in the Service Book
Declaration of Movable Assets exceeding Rs. 10,000
Declaration of Assets and Sale/ Purchase of Property
Articles costing less than two months Basic Pay (Band Pay + Grade Pay) as on 1st January of the concerned year for each item, need not to be mentioned in Assets Statement Report.
GIS-subscriptions of the State Govt Employees are properly recorded in their Service Books and these records are verified positively by the respective Accounts Officers/Drawing & Disbursing Officers from time to time.
Counting of Past Service for Retiring Benefit, Leave etc.
Introduction of new format for furnishing details of service regarding counting of past services. Finance Department is facing difficulties in dealing with the cases of counting past services considering different types/nature of services.
Service Book Management of State Government Employees
Online system of Service Book Management in respect of State Government employees. Custodian of service book. Role of the Custodian of Service Books. Scanning and uploading of Service Book by the custodian of Service Book.
Implementation of “Online e-Service Book” in HRMS
All Custodians of Service Books are requested to undertake a special drive to update the Physical Service Books within 15th April, 2019 and issue the updated Duplicate Service Book to the employees.
e-Service Book in IFMS-HRMS – Draft Format
State Government has constituted a Committee for revising the format of Service Book for the purpose of development of e-Service Book in IFMS-HRMS.
Introduction of “e-Services for Employees” (ESE)
“e-Services for Employees” has been introduced iin HRMS module of IFMS. Following services are offered: Update personal information, Generate pay slips, GPF Contributions etc.
Suppression of Higher Qualification in Government Service
Written explanation from the erring employee would be obtained and if the reply is found satisfactory, the appointing authority may record such qualification in the service book.
Service Book – Opening, Writing, Verification
Service Book (Bangla)
Employee shall submit the duplicate service book every year for verification. After necessary entry the same will be returned to the employee. This copy may also be treated as original.
Change in Date of Birth in respect of Government Employees
Prayer for change in date of birth in respect of the Govt. Employees, will not be entertained, if the said prayer is not made in within the period of five years from the date of joining in the Government Service.
Counting of Past Service for Retiring Benefit, Leave etc.
Governor has been pleased to order that in such cases where resignation is required to be tendered to take up another employment, continuity of service benefit should be allowed in the matter of leave also.
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