Ex-Gratia

Pensioners whose basic pension plus dearness relief do not exceed the ceiling limit and who are not eligible for ad-hoc bonus, are paid ex-gratia grant in lump-sum.

Ex-Gratia in case of Death of People Lost at Sea or River

People lost at sea or river who have to be presumed dead due to sinking/capsize of boats/other vessels, where the bodies have not been recovered and chances of recovery of body within the State are remote due to accident in high seas or in inter-state/ international rivers.

Grant of Ex-Gratia Payment to State Govt. Pensioners, 2020-2021

Governor has been pleased to decide that all State Government Pensioners whose basic pension plus Dearness Relief on pension as on 31st March 2021 did not exceed Rs. 31,000/- only and are not eligible for ad-hoc bonus shall be paid an ex-gratia grant of Rs. 2,500/- only in lump per head.

Ex-Gratia to Pensioners of State-Aided University, 2024-25

Grant of Ex-gratia payment for the Financial Year 2024-2025 to the Pensioners of all the State-aided Universities including the University BT & Evening College, Cooch Behar under the administrative control of this Department and West Bengal State Council of Higher Education.