Finance

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

Inclusion of Covid-19 Disease/ Illness in the OPD List under WBHS

Considering the gravity of the disease/illness named ‘Covid-19’ the West Bengal Health Scheme Authority (WBHSA) has agreed to include the same as 17th (seventeenth) disease/ illness in the OPD List of WBHS.
Proforma/ Forms for Approval of Family Pension under WBS(DCRB) Rules

To avoid redundant delay and smooth disposal of family pension cases, a list of documents along with proforma required for the approval of family pension is enclosed herewith for the interest of public service.
Treatment of Absence on 28th February, 2022 for Bandh

In view of call given by some political parties for a 12 hours’ bandh on 28th February, 2022 (Monday), it has been decided that all State Government Offices shall remain open.
Benefit of Reduced Performance Security/ Security Deposit of 3%

Validity of Finance Department Memo No. 201-F(Y) dated 18.01.2021 for allowing the benefit of reduction of Performance Security/ Security Deposit to 3% shall be extended to 31.03.2023.
Mandatory Inclusion of Aadhaar Number in database of WBHS

Last date of incorporation of Aadhar Number of existing beneficiaries above the age five years is 30.06.2022 failing of which they may face inconvenience to avail uninterrupted benefit under this scheme.
Revised Financial Power for Sanctioning Cost of Medical Treatment

All Head of the offices under Govt. of West Bengal have the financial power for sanctioning the reimbursement cost of medical attendance and treatment under West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS).
Closure of Office due to sad demise of Shri Sadhan Pande, Hon’ble MIC

Due to sad demise of Shri Sadhan Pande, Hon’ble Minister, Government of West Bengal, all Government Offices will be closed on 21.02.2022 from 2.00 p.m. for paying homage and respect to the departed soul of the dignitary.
Guidelines for Presenting Bills at Treasury/ PAO, 2021-2022

Bills received prior to 28.02.2022 should be processed by 04.03.2022. Bills received from 01.03.2022 to 16.03.2022 should be processed within the next day of receipt of the bill.
Use of Government Vehicles on Saturdays/ Sundays/ Holidays

For the Saturdays, Sundays or/and other notified holidays including non-working days in a month, if the vehicles engaged on monthly hiring basis are kept as Stand-by, only the daily hiring charges for such days may be paid on the basis of the Stand by certificate.
Splitting of Project into Specialized Component Works for Separate Tenders

To facilitate timely execution of projects with specialized component works, splitting of projects into the following component works and invitation of separate tender for each such component work is hereby allowed.
Physical Submission of Bills in Treasuries/ PAOs w.e.f 10.02.2022

From 10.02.2022 the Treasuries and Pay & Accounts Offices will start following the usual process of receiving Physical Bills and Advices following physical distancing norms and appropriate health and hygiene protocols.
Closure of Office due to sad demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar

All offices of the Government of West Bengal shall be closed in the 2nd half of 7th February, 2022 (Monday) as a mark of respect to the departed icon of India, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.
Disbursement of Pension/ Family pension through Private Banks

Private Sector banks are hereby included in the list of authorised banks to disburse Government Pensions and Family Pensions in KMC area and also to disburse Government as well as Non-Government Pension drawn by Treasuries and PD Cell.
GISS, 1987 – Table of Benefits upto April, 2022

State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1987 – Table of Benefits under Savings Fund for the year of cessation of Membership 2021-2022. (01.02.2022 to 30.04.2022)
List of Integrated Banks in SBMS Module of IFMS

Institutional Bank Accounts shall have to be mandatorily registered in SBMS for receiving Schematic Fund in those Bank Accounts and further making all Schematic transactions and operations through them.
Interest Rate on General Provident Fund (01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022)

Government of West Bengal shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (seven point one percent) per annum. The rate will be in force during this financial year for the period from 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022.

West Bengal Government Circulars

WBSR, WBFR, WBTR, Loans, Advances, GPF, Group Insurance, Health, Judicial, DFPR, Education, Pension, Accounting Rules, Miscellaneous Govt. Circulars. Table View