Finance

The functions of the Finance Department are performed through 5 (five) branches, namely, Audit, Budget, Revenue, Internal Audit and Institutional Finance.

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Clarification regarding LTC and HTC Rules

Further clarification of certain points in respect of Memo No. 7370-F dated 09.10.2015 and No. 427-F dated 25.01.2016 regarding LTC and HTC for State Govt. employees.
Clarification on Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) under ROPA

An officer drawing Non-practicing Allowance (N.P.A.) has opted for fixation of pay in the revised pay structure from a date other than 01.01.2016, whether the N.P.A. drawn on the date of option shall be taken into account?
Punctuality in Attendance and Prompt Disposal of Work

Staffs/ Officers may be allowed to sign the Attendance Register and record attendance upto and within 45 minutes of the scheduled time of attendance in the morning.
Online Functionality for Opt-out and Termination of enrolment from WBHS

Introduction of online functionality for Opt-out and Termination of enrolment from West Bengal Health Scheme through WBHS Portal.
Revised SOP for Pre-Deceased Family Pension Cases

Governor has now been pleased to decide that, for pre-deceased family pension cases, referral to the Finance Department (Pension Branch) for examination and decision/concurrence is not required.
Deputation of State Govt. Employees as per WBSR

An employee on deputation may elect to draw either the pay in the scale of pay of the deputation post or his basic pay in the parent department plus deputation allowance.
Treatment of Absence on 12th February, 2026 for Strike/ Bandh

In view of call given by different trade unions and others for a 24 hours nationwide strike / bandh on the 12th February, 2026 (Thursday)
Revised Provisions for Procurement through GeM

For purchase of Branded Articles and Proprietary Items through GeM, concurrence of Finance Department shall mandatorily be obtained as per FD’s Memo. No. 1956-F dated 04.04.2014 before placing the order on GeM.
Introduction of Online Re-Appropriation System

To decentralise the power of re-appropriation by introducing ‘On-line Re-appropriation System’ as an e-Governance activity with a view to establishing accountability, transparency and uniformity in the system in a centralised manner.
West Bengal Services (Appointment, Probation and Absorption of Group C Employees) Rules, 2013

During the period of probation only the entry point pay i.e. Basic Pay plus Grade Pay shall be allowed with annual increment @ 3% per annum and medical allowance, if any.
Relaxation of Typing Test during Compassionate Appointment

Candidates may be given appointment on compassionate ground to the post of Lower Division Clerk without having passed the examination on elementary knowledge in computer operation.
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.
Career Advancement Scheme/ Promotion Policy of LDAs/ LDCs

Allowing annual increments and promotion to next higher post in respect of LDAs/ LDCs being promoted from Group-‘D’ post and other eligible Group-‘C’ posts.
Granting HRA to Employee whose Spouse also Works

Granting HRA to an employee whose spouse is working in a private organization, the HRA of the spouse shall be taken into account as done in the case where spouse is the employee of any Govt/ semi-Govt. organization.