Finance

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.

Monthly Allowance to Freedom Fighters & their Family Members

Scheme for providing monthly allowance to the freedom fighters and their dependent family members who were receiving such allowance under the Assistance to Political Sufferer Scheme.

Constitution of Departmental Approval Committee

Each Department shall constitute a Departmental Approval Committee (DAC) comprising Additional Chief Secretary /Principal Secretary /Secretary as Chairman.

Ex-gratia Payment to West Bengal Govt. Pensioners, 2013

Pensioners whose basic pension plus relief did not exceed Rs. 22000/- only and are not eligible for ad-hoc bonus shall be paid an ex-gratia grant of Rs. 1000/- only in lump per head.

Release of Plan and Non-Plan Fund for Financial Year 2012-13

Administrative Departments/ Controlling Authorities may now make allotment of fund relating to Non-Plan expenditure up to Budget provision of the Financial year 2013-14.

Delegation of Financial Power to Release States Matching Share

The Administrative Departments may ensure before releasing any fund on these accounts that the previous released amounts have been substantially utilized, so that the moneys do not remain idle in the bank accounts.

Bonus/ Ex-gratia to Employees of Public UT, 2012-13

Employees of Public Undertakings may be allowed to draw an ex-gratia grant of Rs. 2,600/- per head provided their revised emoluments did not exceed Rs. 22,000/- per month.

Grant of Interest Free Festival Advance, 2013

West Bengal Government employee if applies for Interest-free festival advance, may be granted an advance up to a maximum of Rs. 2,500/- only.

Grant of Ad-hoc Bonus to State Govt. Employees for 2012-13

State Government employees whose revised emoluments did not exceed Rs. 22,000/- per month as on 31.03.2013 will be entitled to ad-hoc bonus at the rate of Rs. 2,600/- per head.

Engagement of Software Personnel in e-Governance Project on Temporary Basis

Engagement of Software Personnel for a project shall be assessed by the concerned HOD/ Directorate in consultation with NIC or IT Department.