Finance

New Bill Forms for WBHS 2008

The expenditure incurred by, and to be reimbursed to on account of medical attendance and treatment under the WBHS, 2008 may be drawn in T.R. Form. 68 and 68A.

Financial Assistance to the Clubs of Government Employees

No application for grant from the Clubs running concurrently at the same premises or building or at the same station will be ordinarily considered. If there are more than one Clubs at the same premises/ buildings/ stations attempts should therefore be made coordinate themselves for the purpose of receiving grants.

Treatment in Private Nursing Home (80% reimbursement)

Cost up to 80% of the West Bengal Health Scheme approved rates may be reimbursed for the indoor medical treatment, if availed in a non-empanelled private hospital.

Housing Loan Scheme – Rate of Interest at UBI

Housing Loan Scheme for the Employees of the Govt. of West Bengal in association with United Bank of India- Special offer for the period ending 31.03.2010 and further period w.e.f. 01.04.10 to 07.11.10.

West Bengal Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2010

An Act to provide for the responsibility of the State Government to ensure prudence in fiscal management and fiscal stability by progressive elimination of revenue deficit, reduction in fiscal deficit and prudent debt management consistent with fiscal sustainability, greater transparency in fiscal operations of the State Government and conduct offiscalpolicy in a medium-term framework and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Attestation by Gazetted Officers

Group A Officer can attest documents as authorized Gazetted Officer. Group B employee on Career Advancement Scheme will not get the status of Group A Officer.

Power of Departmental Approval Committee Enhanced

Enhancement of power of Departmental Approval Committee to accord administrative approval of projects/ schemes from the existing Rs. 3 crore to Rs. 5 crore.

Exemption of P. Tax for Physically Handicapped Persons

Salaried or wage-earning physically handicapped persons who are not liable to pay Income-tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) are exempted P.Tax.

Regularization of Temporary Contractual Employees

The casual/ daily rated/ contractual workers who have rendered 10 years of service continuously with at least 240 days attendance each year may remain engaged in the same status and capacity till their attaining the age of 60 years.

Leave Travel Concession to West Bengal Government Employees

State Govt. employees may be allowed the benefit of leave travel concession once in service career, but the benefit may be availed of by them during the period of five years preceding the actual date of retirement on superannuation.