Finance

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

Sad demise of Shri Biswanath Chowdhury, Former Minister

Due to sad demise of Shri Biswanath Chowdhury, former Minister, Government of West Bengal, State Government Offices will be closed at 2.00 p.m. for paying homage and respect to the departed soul of the former Minister.

Mandatory Payment of ST, VAT, PT & State Excise through GRIPS

All taxes under West Bengal Value Added Tax Act, 2003, West Bengal Sales Tax Act, 1994, Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 and West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Traders, Callings and Employment Act, 1979, West Bengal Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act, 2012, and The Bengal Excise Act, 1909 shall be paid by the Tax-payers electronically only through GRIPS Portal w.e.f. 01.10.2014.

Implementation of e-Pradan from 01.12.2014

Finance Department intends to implement the second module of IFMS, viz. e-Pradan (e-Payment from 1st December, 2014) gradually covering all the treasuries and DDOs by 31st March, 2015.