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Declaration of Public Holidays in 2024 under N.I. Act, 1881

Governor is pleased to declare the following days as Public Holidays under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.

List of Holidays in Primary Schools in West Bengal for 2024

LIST OF HOLIDAYS FOR FREE PRIMARY/ JUNIOR BASIC SCHOOLS OF WEST BENGAL FOR THE YEAR 2024 (1st January – 31st December, 2024)

Issuance of Uniform Format of Certification in favour of Pensioners

Governor is pleased to accord the issuance of the Uniform Format of Certification to the pensioners/ family pensioners by the Head of Office/ Drawing and Disbursing Authority at the time of superannuation/ death in harness.

Extension of Panel of Valuation Agencies

Governor is pleased to extend the validity of the same panel of Valuation Agencies for a period of 6 (six) months w.e.f. 17.12.2023.

Revision of Pension/ Family Pension of (Pre-01.01.2016) Pensioners

Clarification in respect of cases of Revision of Pension/ Family Pension of Pre-01.01.2016 Pensioners/ Family Pensioner, where pay structure has been upgraded subsequent to retirement/ death of Ex-Govt. Employee.

West Bengal Government Administrative Calendar, 2023

This edition of the administrative calendar too, will play a crucial role in our efforts to streamline the state administration and provide time-bound services to the citizens of the state.

Calendar for Sub-Ordinate Criminal/ Civil Court for the year, 2024

Calendar for the year 2024 with probable holidays for Sub-Ordinate Criminal Courts, West Bengal and Sub-Ordinate Civil Courts, West Bengal.

Incorporation of Deduct Recoveries Heads of Account in GRIPS

Governor is pleased to include the facility for receipts under deduct recovery heads for recovery of overpayments pertaining to all departments under a new service Recovery of overpayment in GRIPS.

Reservation of EWS in Admission in Higher Educational Institution

SUBJECT: Reservation of Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in admission in the Higher Educational Institution in the State of West Bengal.

Admission of Children in Elementary Classes for Session, 2024

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government/ Government Sponsored/ Aided Primary Upper Primary/ High/ Higher Secondary schools including SSKs/ MSKs for the academic session 2024.

Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs)

Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in direct recruitment in civil posts and services and admission in the educational institutions in the state of West Bengal.

Introduction of Semester System in Higher Secondary Level

Introduction of semester in class XI from the academic year 2024-2025 onwards (1st semester November 2024 and 2nd semester march 2025) and in class XII (HS) from academic year 2025-2026 on wards.

Issuance of NOC for conducting Degree Programmes

All the State-aided Universities are directed that they should desist from providing NOC to any Institution without obtaining prior approval/ clearance from the Department of Higher Education, West Bengal.

Relaxation of Typing Test during Compassionate Appointment

Candidates may be given appointment on compassionate ground to the post of Lower Division Clerk without having passed the examination on elementary knowledge in computer operation.

Celebration of Parshwanath’s Rathajatra, 2023

The State Government has decided to observe Parshwanath’s Rathajatra which also falls on the 27th November 2023.

Set up of State Level School Accreditation Authority (SSAA)

School Education Department has decided that the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education shall act as State Level School Accreditation Authority (SSAA).

Online Admission into PG Courses for Session, 2023-24

No Charges shall be taken from the students for (i) scanning/ uploading of documents for online admission and (ii) providing/ making available the application form/ prospectus of admission in all PG level programmes like last year.

Extension of Tenure of Governing Bodies of Govt-aided Colleges, 2024

To extend the tenure of Governing Bodies, of Government-aided Colleges in Bengal, whose tenure is likely to be expired within 30th June, 2023 or within next 06 (six) months beyond 30th June, 2023 till 31st December 2023.

Admission in Teachers Training Programmes, 2023-2025

State Government in the Higher Education Department has advised to start the procedure for admission in Teachers’ training programmes for the academic session 2023-2025 wef 01.09.2023.

Online Admission into UG Courses for Session, 2023-24

On-line admission process should be done strictly based on merit. Prospective students should not be called for counseling or verification of documents during the process of admission.