Sad demise of Shri Rachhpal Singh, Former Minister
Due to sad demise of Shri Rachhpal Singh, former Minister, Government of West Bengal, all State Government Offices will be closed today i.e. 8th July, 2021 from 4.00 p.m.
Finance
The functions of the Finance Department are performed through 5 (five) branches, namely, Audit, Budget, Revenue, Internal Audit and Institutional Finance.
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Rate of Interest on GPF (01.04.2019 to 30.06.2019)
During the period from 01.04.2019 to 30.06.2019, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8% per annum.
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30 Off Days to Contractual Software Personnel
Software Personnel are allowed 30 (thirty) days off in a calendar year provided that it shall not entail absence of more than 7 consecutive days at a time.
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Rate of Interest on GPF (01.07.2020 to 30.09.2020)
Accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% per annum. The rate will be in force during this financial year for the period from 01.07.2020 to 30.09.2020.
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e-Tender is Mandatory for Procurement above Rs. 5 Lakh
All the Departments of the State Government will ensure observance of e-tender process for procurements of and above Rs. 5 lakh by their own office and subordinate offices, as well as companies and corporations under their departmental control.
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Discontinuation of LOC System – Further Guidelines
The requisitioning non-works department will provide fund through e-bantan to the authority in the works department, i.e., Chief Engineer, along with administrative approval;
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Group Insurance Scheme 1987 – Table of Benefits, 2020-21
State Government Employees Group Insurance cum Savings Scheme, 1987 – Table of Benefits under Savings Fund for the year of cessation of Membership 2020-2021.
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Release of Bills Pertaining to Arrear Pay & Allowances
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.
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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.
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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…