Finance
The functions of the Finance Department are performed through 5 (five) branches, namely, Audit, Budget, Revenue, Internal Audit and Institutional Finance.
For drawing charges on account of payment/ repayment of loans, advances, subsidies, investments, interest on loan, withdrawal from Contingency Fund by the Government.
Governor is pleased to extend the term of office of the Chairman and the Members of the Sixth Pay Commission, West Bengal for a further period of 06 (six) months with effect from 27.11.2018.
On occasion of VISWAKARMA PUJA which falls on 18th September (Wednesday), 2019, the Governor has been pleased to declare that all State Government offices shall be closed at 2:00 P.M on that day.
The last date for submission of option for additional commutation is 31.12.2020 i.e. 1 (one) year from the actual date of effect of WBS ROPA, 2019. The Pensioner shall be entitled to commute upto 40% of the revised pension.
Bills pertaining to 1st instalment of arrear Pay and Allowances in respect of Govt employees may be released by Kolkata PAO/ Treasuries in anticipation of allotment of fund in case there is any shortfall of allotment.
To grant subsidy for payment of salary, pension and retirement benefits in respect of the existing employees of the Transport Corporations and also for the employees whose appointments under the Transport Corporations.
State Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners shall draw Dearness Relief @85% of Basic Pension/ Basic Family Pension with effect from 1st January, 2017.
An Act to amend the Contingency Fund of West Bengal Act, 1950. An Act to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a contingency fund.
The Departmental Tender Committee shall be responsible for evaluation and recommendation of tender related works including but not limited to the following:
Every year 1st July is celebrated as Doctors’ Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal and a half day holiday for the offices under the State Government is notified.