Handbook of Circulars on Death-cum-Retirement-Benefit Scheme
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PENSION BRANCH
BLOCK-IV, 2ND FLOOR,
WRITERS’ BUILDINGS,
KOLKATA-700 001
HAND BOOK OF CIRCULARS, VOL-II ON (DEATH – CUM – RETIREMENT BENEFIT)
Published by Pension Branch, Finance Department, Govt. of West Bengal.
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| G.O. No. & Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1557-F dt. 22.09.94 | Principle of fixation of consolidated pay on contract appointment after retirement. |
| 113-F dt. 11.01.95 | Consultation with P.S.C., WB is dispensed with in case of allowing weightage under rule 27. |
| 323-F dt. 13.02.95 | Raising of income ceiling for ‘dependent parents’ for the purpose of family pension. |
| 329-F dt. 15.02.95 | A clarification in case of a wife who fled away with another person. |
| 604-F dt. 02.05.95 | Counting of pay for pensionary benefits in the cases of promotees borne in the Secretariat Common Cadre. |
| 747-F dt. 01.06.95 | Introduction of Single Comprehensive Form for sanction of pension cases. |
| 951-F dt. 19.07.95 | Provisions of Memo. No. 7091-F dt. 19.07.86 to apply in case of absorption in Central Govt. Undertakings also. |
| 959-F dt. 20.07.95 | Family pension for employees who dies before completion of one year’s service. |
| 977-F dt. 27.07.95 | New ‘rule 104B’ inserted regarding pension to judicially separated widower or widow. |
| 1465-F dt. 15.11.95 | Counting of additional amount for calculation of gratuity and raising of ceiling to 2 lakhs. |
| 1474-F dt. 16.11.95 | Interim Relief to State Govt. pensioners. (Rs. 50/p.m. w.ef. 1.12.95) |
| 107-F dt. 22.01.96 | Clarification of Memo. No. 1465-F dt. 15.11.95. |
| 194-F dt. 22.02.96 | Winter Relief & Hill Compensatory Relief for Hill Subdivisions of Darjeeling. |
| 815-F dt. 01.07.96 | A minor clarification on ex-gratia. |
| 1240-F dt. 11.09.96 | Pension etc. will be calculated on the basis of notional pay. |
| 1296-F dt. 30.09.96 | Clarification on Memo. No. 951-F dt. 19.07.95 |
| 1313-F dt. 10.10.96 | Minor rectification in Memo. No. 1240-F dt. 11.09.96. |
| 1315-F dt. 14.10.96 | Scheme for payment of pension and gratuity on the date of superannuation. |
| 1550-F dt. 17.12.96 | Monitoring of the new scheme of pension procedure. |
| 54-F dt. 13.01.97 | Substitution of ‘Note’ below rule 104. |
| 305-F dt. 20.02.97 | Reg. advance application for commutation. |
| 492-F dt. 21.03.97 | Checking of I.P.F. statement by F. PIC dispensed with on or after 31.08.97 retirement. |
| 530-P dt 01.04.97 | Interim Relief to State Govt. pensioners (@10% or Rs. 50/- p.m. which is greater w.e.f. 1.4.97. |
| 890-F dt. 25.06.97 | Amendment of Memo No. 1315-F dt. 14.10.96 |
| 998-F dt. 22.07.97 | Clarification & amendment of 1315-F dt. 14.10.96. |
| 1221-F dt. 02.09.97 | Instruction on 1315-F dt. 14.10.96. |
| 1222-F dt. 02.09.97 | Amendment in Single Comprehensive Form. |
| 1410-F dt. 12.11.97 | Grant of pensionary benefits to children from the void or voidable marriages. |
| 255-F dt. 03.03.98 | Clarification on 1315-F dt. 14.10.96. |
| 256-F dt. 03.03.98 | Clarification on 1315-F dt. 14.10.96 where pension will be will be paid in other States. |
| 634-F dt. 05.06.98 | Reg. a change consequent on enhancement of superannuation age from 58 to 60 years. |
| 3830-F dt. 15.05.98 | Retirement age (Superannuation) enhanced to 60 years in respect of Gr. A, B & C employees. |
| 651-F dt. 08.06.98 | Direction to pension sanctioning authorities reg. consequential change arising out of superannuation age. |
| 652-F dt. 08.06.98 | Direction to pension disbursing officers – reg. consequential change of superannuation age. |
| 653-F dt. 08.06.98 | Direction to return authority in respect of C.V.P. gratuity, pension etc. |
| 654-F dt. 08.06.98 | Weightage of 5 years under rule 27 reduced to 3 years. |
| Addenda | List of Appendix 5. |
| do. | List of Puja Ex-gratia. |
| do. | List of Relief on pension. |
| 30-F dt. 08.1.99 | Modification-No. 492-F dt. 21.3.97 |
| 517-F dt. 21.4.99 | Grant of Medical relief @ Rs. 100/-p.m. to pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.99. |
| 518-F dt. 21.4.99 | Revision of Winter and Hill Compensatory Relief w.e.f. 1.4.99. |
| 570-F dt. 4.5.99 | Clarification reg. consolidation of more than one pension under Memo. No. 1128-F dt. 27.10.98 |
| 2695-F dt. 6.9.99 | Grant of ex-gratia of Rs. 800/- (Not printed. Vide Addenda). |
| 2706-F dt. 7.9.99 | Revision of pension of pre-1.1.86 pensioners. |
| 2707-F dt. 7.9.99 | Revision of family pension in respect of employees who retired/died between 1.1.86 & 31.12.95. |
| 2708-F dt. 7.9.99 | Revision of pension of employees who retired in between 1.1.86 & 31.12.95. |
| 75-F dt. 17.2.2000 | Time-limit extended upto 15.06.2000 under Memo .No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 76-F dt. 17.2.2000 | Time-limit extended upto 15.6.2000 under Memo. No. 2707-F & 2708-F both dt. 7.9.99. |
| 310-F dt. 2.5.2000 | Ad-hoc family etc. shall not come under Memo. No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 615-F dt. 30.06.2000 | Counting of past services rendered under other State Governments for pension. |
| 654-F dt. 10.07.2000 | Time-limit extended upto 15.12.2000 under Memo. No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 655-F dt. 10.07.2000 | Time-limit extended upto 15.12.2000 under 2707- F & 2708-F both dt. 7.9.99. |
| 705-F dt. 13.07.2000 | Eligibility of the children of a divorced husband for family pension. |
| 790-F dt. 1.8.2000 | Those who retired/died on 31.12.95 shall come under Memo. No. 1128-F dt. 27.10.98. |
| 1100-F dt. 30.10.2000 | New format for furnishing list of retiring employees. |
| 1242-F dt. 4.12.2000 | Clarification reg. revision of pension under G.O. No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 200-F dt. 7.2.2001 | Time-limit extended upto 15.6.2001 under Memo No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 201-F dt. 7.2.2001 | Time-limit extended upto 15.6.2001 under Memo No. 2707-F & 2708-F both dt. 7.9.99. |
| 335-F dt. 7.3.2001 | Pension cases be submitted to Finance Deptt.-New procedure thereof. |
| 336-F dt. 7.3.2001 | Relating to above order. |
| 354-F dt. 15.3.2001 | Requirement of periodical medical certificate under rule 104A(V) of WBS (DCRB) Rules, 71 |
| 1022-F dt. 18.5.2001 | Interim allowance be revised when revision of pension is done. |
| 1023-F dt. 18.5.2001 | Special pay will form part of the emolument for the purpose of notional revision of pension w.e.f. 1. 1.86. |
| 2429-F dt. 12.7.2001 | Lump sum amount in lieu of pro-rata pension withdrawn w.e.f. 1.4.2001 |
| 2430-F dt. 12.7.2001 | Restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pro-rata pension. |
| 2431-F dt. 12.7.2001 | Consolidation of above pension. |
| 2709-F dt. 27.7.2001 | Ceiling for ‘dependent parents’ for family pension raised to Rs. 2600/- p.m. |
| 3723-F dt. 24.08.2001 | Checking of I.P.F. statements by P.I.C. (F.D.) is dispensed with in respect all kinds of retirement etc. |
| 4704-F dt. 14.9.2001 | Time-limit extended upto 31.12.2001 under Memo No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 4705-F dt. 14.9.2001 | Time-limit extended upto 31.12.2001 under Nos. 2707-F & 2708-F both dt. 7.9.99. |
| 4710-F dt. 18.9.2001 | Clarification reg. pay fixation on promotion to the post of Head Clerk. |
| 6-F dt. 1.1.2002 | Authorisation of the payment of pension etc. in cases where last pay etc. is found on scrutiny, to be in excess due to wrong fixation of pay etc. |
| 280-F dt. 25.4.2002 | Extension of the period for exercising option under Memo. No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 281-F dt. 25.4.2002 | Extension of the period for submitting application under Memo. No. 2707-F and 2708-F both dt. 7.9.99. |
| 702-F dt. 23.9.2002 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. pensioners. |
| 184-F dt. 13.02.2003 | Extension of the period for exercising option under Memo. No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.99. |
| 185-F dt. 13.02.2003 | Extension of the period for exercising option under Memo. No. 2707-F & 2708-F both dt. 7.9.99. |
| 198-F dt. 18.02.2003 | Clarification of F.D. Memo. No. 9637-F dt. 26.9.2002. |
| 422-F dt. 07.04.2003 | Review of pension sanctioning procedure. |
| 447-F dt. 17.04.2003 | Facility of drawing lump sum amount in lieu of pension as provided in rule 189 A of WBS (DCRB) Rules 1971 withdrawn-Clarification thereof. |
| 822-F dt. 3.7.2003 | Grant Relief on pension to the State Govt. Pension/ Family Pension w.e.f. 1.7.2003. |
| 1130-F dt. 12.09.2003 | Grant of ex-gration payment to the State Govt. Pensioners. |
| 86-F dt. 22.1.2004 | Submission of pension cases in r/o retired Amins who have retired or will retire and who are not party to the case, appeal of which is pending in Supreme Court. |
| 505-F dt. 2.4.2004 | Extn. of period for submitting application under Memo. No. 2707-F & 2708-F both dt. 7.9.99. |
| 1095-F dt. 13.08.2004 | Grant of Relief on pension to other than State Govt. Pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f. 1.9.2004. |
| 1176-F dt. 14.9.2004 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. Pensioners. |
| 1186-F dt. 17.9.2004 | Minimum pension in r/o pensioners guided by French Pension Rules w.e.f. 1.4.97. |
| 2077-F dt. 6.10.2004 | Inclusion after rule 141 ofWBS (DCRB) Rules 1971. |
| 597-F dt. 1.8.2005 | Clarification of some points reg. entitlement of gratuity & commutation to a pensioner retired compulsorily under rule 13 of WBS(DCRB) Rules, 71. |
| 8527-F dt. 7.10.2005 | Fixation of remuneration of re-employed pensions of the State Govt. |
| 963-F dt. 7.11.2005 | Amendment reg. rule 100, Clause 5 of WBS (DCRB) Rules, 71 |
| 1050-F dt. 2.12.2005 | Reg. defective nomination of Death Gratuity |
| 246-F dt. 1.3.2006 | Grant of relief on pension w.e.f. 1.3.2006. |
| 268-F dt. 7.3.2006 | Reg. delay in pension for want of papers. |
| 577-F dt. 19.6.2006 | Reg. dearness relief in case of pensioners who are drawing provisional pension U/r 10(2) of WBS (DCRB) Rules 71. |
| 620-F dt. 29.06.2006 | Eligibility of divorced/widowed daughter for family pension byond 25 years of age till their remarriage/ death. |
| 657-F dt. 12.07.2006 | Enhancement of minimum pension to the pensioners guided by French Pension Rule. |
| 661-F dt. 13.07.2006 | Payment of pension through Authorised Bank-credit of pension to joint Bank A/c. operated by a pensioner with his/her spouse. |
| 920-F dt. 4.9.2006 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. Pensioners. |
| 947-F dt. 13.09.2006 | Insertion in Appendix under Rule 27 of WBS (DCRB) 1971. |
| 1052-F dt. 7.11.2006 | Insertion in Appendix under Rule 27 of WBS (DCRB) 1971. |
| 1102-F dt. 28.11.2006 | Clarification sought by AGWB reg. rule 4 of WBS (Commutation & Pension) Rules 1983. |
| 200-F dt. 26.02.2007 | Reg. allowing of family pension for life to any son or daughter of a pensioner in terms of rule 104A of WBS (DCRB) Rules, 71. |
| 201-F dt. 26.02.2007 | Reg. allowing of family pension for life to any son or daughter of a pensioner in terms of rule 104A of WBS (DCRB) Rules, 71. |
| 231-F dt. 8.3.2007 | Clarification on calculation of length of service for the purpose of calculation of pensionary benefits. |
| 2415-F dt. 27.3.2007 | Merger of 50% of D.A./D.R. with Basic pay/Pension to the State Govt. employees/pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2007. |
| 283-F dt. 28.3.2007 | Grant of D.R. to State Govt. Pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2007. |
| 484-F dt. 31.5.2007 | Clarification of some points regarding finalisation of family pension in r/o mentally or physically crippled son or daughter of a Govt. employee beyond the age of 25 years. |
| 371-F dt. 23.4.2007 | Extn. of the benefit of the merger of D.A. equal to 50% of B.P. w.e.f. 1.4.2007 for computing pensionary benefits. |
| 552-F dt. 27.6.2007 | Clarification reg. re-employed pensioner who is not getting D.R. during his re-employed period. |
| 577-F dt. 6.07.2007 | Clarification of some points regarding finalisation of family pension in r/o mentally or physically crippled son/daughter of a Govt. employee beyond the age of 25 yers. |
| 621 -F dt. 18.07.2007 | Clarification sought by the AGWB reg. Memo. No. 620-F dt. 29.6.06. |
| 674-F dt. 30.07.2007 | Amendment in sub-rule (2) of rule 101 of WBS (DCRB) Rules, 71. |
| 681-F dt. 31.7.2007 | Extn. of the period for exercising option under Memo. No. 2706-F dt. 7.9.1999. |
| 682-F dt. 31.7.2007 | Extn. of the period for submitting application under Memo. No. 2707-F and 2708-F both dtd. 07.09.1999. |
| 838-F dt. 24.09.2007 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. Pensioners. |
| 976-F dt. 4.12.2007 | Inclusion in Appendix 5 of rule 27 of WBS (DCRB) Rules 1971. |
| 1042-F dt. 31.12.2007 | Reg. enhancement of age in case of getting enhanced family pension. |
| 1-F dt. 02.01.2008 | Grant of D.R. to State Govt. pensioners/ family pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2008. |
| 138-F dt. 03.03.2008 | Extn. of Scope of family pension to unmarried daughter of State Govt. employees/pensioners. |
| 329-F dt. 19.05.2008 | Reg. admissibility of family pension to mentally disabled on physically crippled child of deceased Govt. employees. |
| 352-F dt. 26.05.2008 | Clarification reg. the date of effect of Noting. No. 674-F dt. 30.07.2007. |
| 385-F dt. 12.06.2008 | Gant of D.R. to the State Govt. pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f. 1.6.2008. |
| 432-F dt. 2.7.2008 | Clarification sought by AGWB reg. Memo. No. 620- F dt. 29.6.2006. |
| 495-F dt. 23.7.2008 | Reg. chronology for granting family pension to the minor son or daughter of a State Govt. employee/ pensioner. |
| 504-F dt. 24.07.2008 | Amendment in rule 137 ofWBS (DCRB) Rules, 71. |
| 517-F dt. 29.7.2008 | Inclusion of an adopted son/daughter in the list of family for the purpose of receiving death gratuity. |
| 556-F dt. 14.08.2008 | Amendment of rule 27 of WBS (DCRB) Rules, 71. |
| 574-F dt. 22.08.2008 | Clarification sought by AGWB reg. Memo. No. 138- F dt. 3.3.2008. |
| 612-F dt. 2.9.2008 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. Pensioners. |
| 687-F dt. 15.10.2008 | Reg. Memo. No. 7282-F dt. 19.09.2008. |
| 732-F dt. 12.11.2008 | Guideline for payment of family pension for life to the unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter of State Govt. employees/pensioners. |
| 740-F dt. 12.11.2008 | Grant of Ad-hoc family pension to the unmarried/ widow/divorced daughter of State Govt. employees retired prior to 1.4.1965. |
| 742-F dt. 14.11.2008 | Extn. of the benefit of family pension for life to the unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter of State Govt. employee who was is receipt of ex-gratia pension. |
| 744-F dt. 17.11.2008. | Extn. of the benefit of family pension for life to the unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter of State Govt. employee who was is receipt of extraordinary pension. |
| 838-F dt. 16.12.2008 | Ceiling on two family pensions admissible to Child/ Children of the deceased Govt. employees. |
| 845-F dt. 17.12.2008 | Reg. implementation of Memo. No. 1042-F dt. 13.12.2007 by the Treasury Officers under Dte. of Treasuries. |
| 136-F dt. 9.2.2009 | Grant of Dearness Relief to State Govt. Pensioners/ Family Pensioners with effect-from March 1, 2009. |
| 201-F dt. 25.02.2009 | Revision of pension/family penion, gratuity and Commutation of Pension of Post 1.1.2006 pensioners. |
| 200-F dt. 25.02.2009 | Revision of pension/family pension of pre-1.1.2006 pensioners/family pensioners. |
| 359-F dt. 16.04.2009 | Modification of the Single Comprehensive Form in connection with Sanction of Pension to the Govt. employees. |
| 460-F dt. 20.05.2009 | Implementation of Govt. decision on the recommendations of the Fifth Pay Commission- Revision of Pension of pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners. |
| 472-F dt. 21.5.2009 | Revision/upgradation of pay scales of some of the posts under different Departments regarding pensionary benefits of Govt. employees holding such post who retired during the period from 01.01.96 to 31.12.07 and onwards. |
| 541-F dt. 23.06.2009 | Intimation to the Public Sector Banks in Kolkata for revision of Pension/Family Pension of pre- 01.01.2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners of State Govt. in terms of Para 4.4 of Finance Deptt. Memo. No. 200-F dt. 25.02.2009 read with Memo. No. 460-F dt. 20.05.2009. |
| 578-F dt. 1.7.2009 | Revision of Pension/Family Pension of the pensioners/Family pensioners guided by French Pension Rules after insurance of Memo. No. 200-F & 201-F both dt. 25.02.2009 |
| 632-F dt. 13.07.2009 | Interim recommendation of the Pay Committee to allow additional pension @ 20% of the existing basic pension. |
| 731-F dt. 12.8.2009 | Raising of Income Ceiling for 1) widowed/divorced/ unmarried daughters & 2) dependent parents of State Govt. employees/pensioners. |
| 814-F dt. 4.9.2009 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. pensioners. |
| 921-F dt. 23.10.2009 | Clarification in r/o Memo. No. 460-F dt. 20.5.2009 and a few allied matter. |
| 933-F dt. 26.10.2009 | Clarification against the query of AGWB reg. 200- F dt. 25.2.2009. |
| 1046-F dt. 19.11.2009 | Revision of pension of pre 2006 pensioners/family pensioners. |
| 1110-F dt. 7.12.2009 | Grant of D.R to State Govt. pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f. 1.12.2009. |
| 1123-F dt. 16.12.2009 | Clarification under the WBS (ROPA) Rules 2009. |
| 01-F dt. 4.1.2010 | Consolidation of restored portion of pro-rata pension consequent upon revision of pay & allowances on the recommendation of 5th Pay Commission. |
| 127-F dt. 23.2.2010 | Clarification reg. payment of revised pension in terms of para 4.4 of Memo. No. 200-F dt. 25.2.2009 through Public Sector Banks in Kolkata. |
| 139-F dt. 24.2.2010 | Consolidation of pension in r/o the pre-1.1.06 pensioners who are in receipt of two pensions. |
| 290-F dt. 7.4.2010 | Grant of D.R. to the State Govt. pensions/family pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2010 |
| 294-F dt. 8.4.2010 | Grant of D.R. for the pensioners/family pensioners whose pension has not been revised w.e.f. 1.4.2010. |
| 391-F dt. 13.5.2010 | Ceiling on two family pensions admissible to the child/ children of deceased Govt.-employees. |
| 449-F dt. 28.5.2010 | Reg. minimum pension to the pensioners whose pension yet to be revised, pending revision of their pay by the respective Head of office. |
| 608-F dt. 29.6.2010 | Revision of pensionary benefits to the employees of W.B. Council of Higher Secondary Education and W.B. Board of Secondary Education, the Teachers, Officers and other Non-teaching employees of State- aided Universities. |
| 635-F dt. 14.7.2010 | Payment of additional quantum of family pension in terms of F.D. Memo. No. 200-F, dated 25.02.2009 and F.D. Memo No. 201-F, dated 25.02.2009. |
| 757-F dt. 27.8.2010 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. Pensioners. |
| 974-F dt. 26.11.2010 | Grant of Dearness Relief to State Govt. Pensioners/ Family Pensioners w.e.f. December 1, 2010. |
| 1013-F dt. 21.12.2010 | Grant of Dearness Relief to State Govt. Pensioners/ Family Pensioners whose pension/family pension has not been revised in terms of F.D. Memo No. 200- F and 201-F dt. 25.02.2009 @ 87% w.e.f.01.12.2010. |
| 100-F dt. 25.02.2011 | Benefit of fixation of pension and family pension as per provision of para 4.4-clarification thereof- |
| 433-F dt. 7.7.2011 | The payment of pension/family pension through Public Sector Banks-Issue of Cheque Books, accepting standing instructions from the pensioners/family pensioners. |
| 535-F dt. 23.08.2011 | Grant of ex-gratia payment to the State Govt. Pensioners. |
| 843-F dt. 14.12.2011 | Grant of Dearness Relief to State Govt. Pensioners/ Family Pensioners w.e.f. January 1, 2012. |
| 866-F dt. 20.12.2011 | Grant of Dearness Relief of State Govt. Pensiones/ Family Pensioners whose Pension/Family Pension has not been revised in terms of F.D. Memo No. 200- F and 201-F dt. 25.02.2009 @ 103% w.ef. 01.01.2012. |
| 84-F dt. 22.02.2012 | Family pension be sanctioned for missing employees/ Pensioners of Panchayats, Municipalities, Non-Govt. aided Educational Inst./Colleges/Universities etc. |
| 162-F dt. 29.03.2012 | Extension of family pension to the widowed/divorced/ unmarried daughters of the Govt. employees who retired before 01.10.77. |
| 164-F dt. 29.03.2012 | Guideline for payment of family pension for life to the unmarried/widowed/divorced daughters of State Govt. employees/Pensioners. |
| 178-F dt. 9.4.2012 | Clarification on ‘Interim Allowance’ in terms of Rule-14 of WBS (DCRB) Rules, 1971. |
| 223-F dt. 10.5.2012 | Entitlement of Additional Quantum of Pension where pensioners are in receipt of family pension also. |
| Form No. 5 | Formal Application for pension |
| Form-C | Application for Communication of Pension without Medical Examination |
| Form-A | Nomination for the payment of Arrears of Pension |
| Annexure-A (vide rule 42, Part-A) | Application for drawal of pension through Public Sector Bank |
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