Finance

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

Revised Financial Power for Sanctioning Cost of Treatment

Governor has been pleased to revise the Financial Power for sanctioning cost of medical attendance and treatment to various designated officers.
Condonation of Delay for Indoor Treatment Claim

Authority may condone the cases related to delay in preferring of indoor treatment claim beyond 3 months but within 1 year from the date of discharge on reasonable ground.
Implementation of Swasthya Sathi for Contractual Workers

State Government have introduced a Group Health Insurance Scheme named ‘Swasthya Sathi’ for different categories of worker and volunteer incl. Casual/ Contractual workers.
Online Enrolment Mandatory for Reimbursement of Claim

After 31.03.2017 neither Sanction Order nor bills will be processed without system generated Certificate of Enrolment duly verified from the respective DDO.
SOMOBYATHI – Financial Assistance for Cremation/ Burial

To provide a financial assistance of Rs. 2000/- for performing rites and rituals and to meet incidental expenses related to cremation/ burial of the deceased person.
Discontinuation of Payment of Pension from Office of AGWB

Governor is pleased to direct that State Pensioners shall be transferred from AGWB to the Pension Disbursement Cell or Treasuries or Public Sector Banks.
Modalities for Deposit of Demonetised Currency by DDO

Modalities regarding deposit of demonetised Rs. 500/- and Rs. 1000/- notes held by DDOs as undisbursed cash/ Permanent Advance and subsequent withdrawal of new legal tender money
Treatment of Absence on 28.11.2016 for Bandh/Strike

Governor has been pleased to decide that absence of employees on 28.11.2016 and 29.11.2016 will be treated as dies non and no salary will be admissible.
Payment of Claims in Anticipation of Allotment (Dec, 2016)

Payment of claims under West Bengal Health for All Employees & Pensioners Cashless Medical Treatment Scheme, 2014 in anticipation of allotment.
Engagement of Retired Employees on Contractual Basis

A retired employee may be engaged on contractual basis beyond 64 years of age provided such engagement shall not exceed 65 years of age under any circumstances.
DDOs can Deposit and Withdraw Old and New Currencies

8658-Suspense Account-00-102-Suspense Account-Civil-040-Remittance of Specified Bank Notes-Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 since Demonetised-20-Receipt/ Adjustment.
Last Date of Submission of Annual Life Certificate

Last date of submission of life certificate by all categories of pensioners/ Family pensioners is hereby extended from 15th November, 2016 to 15th January, 2017.
Disbursement of Salary of Govt Employees in Cash

To provide adequate liquid cash so that the disbursement of salary to the employees can be made in cash in denomination of Rs. 500/- and below.
Cash Payment of Advance Salary from December, 2016

Governor is pleased to allow to draw part salary/ remuneration or wages in advance against the Salary/ wages of December, 2016 and make cash payment to the employees.
Transfer of EMD to Security Deposit Head Account

Procedure for Transfer of EMD received online through the e-tender portal to the Security Deposit Head of Account maintained at the Treasury/PAO.
List of Participating Banks in GRIPS on IFMS Platform

List of Participating Banks to accept payments of Government Revenues and Deposits – both online and off-line (Over the Counter) through GRIPS.