Finance

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

Creation of PPP Cell in Finance Department

Governor is hereby pleased create a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Cell within Budget Branch, Finance Department, Govt. of West Bengal for providing necessary direction and hand-holding support to the Departments sponsoring PPP Projects.

Allotment of Fund upto December, 2012

For other Non-Plan expenditure the Administrative Departments may make further allotment so that the total allotment from April, 2012 to December, 2012 does not exceed 75 percent of the whole year’s budget provision.

Cash Handling Allowance as Additional Remuneration

Senior Accounts Clerks or the Divisional Offices posted in the Public Works Departments and performing duties of handling cash may be allowed additional remuneration @ Rs. 100/- p.m. for amount of average monthly cash disbursed upto Rs. 75,000/- p.m.

Rates of Deputation Allowance after ROPA, 2009

For normal deputation, 5% of the basic pay being sum total of the pay in the pay band plus grade pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 1000/- per month when transfer is within the same station.

Inclusion of Banks to Handle Govt Transaction

RBI has authorised additional Banks to handle Govt transactions. The State Government Offices and the Autonomous Bodies/ Statutory Corporations may maintain bank account with it.

West Bengal Services (Recruitment to Clerical Cadre) Rules, 2010

Governor is pleased to make the rules regulating the recruitment to the posts of Lower Division Assistant or Lower Division Clerk and posts similar to that of Lower Division Assistant or Lower Division Clerk in the Secretariat, Directorates, other District Offices and similar posts in Regional Offices (including Kolkata)