Governor is pleased to extend the last date of capturing GPF Balances of the State Government Employees including approval by Head of Office whose Accounts are maintained by the Office of Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal upto 5th March, 2020.
Provident Fund for Employees of West Bengal
1) GPF (General Provident Fund), 2) CPF (Contributory Provident Fund), 3) EPF (Employees Provident Fund).
Transfer of GPF Balance of Group-D Employees promoted to Group-C
What actions are to be taken by Head of Office for transfer of GPF balance to the Office of the Accountant General, West Bengal (AGWB) of those Group-D employees who are/will be promoted / appointed to Group C category or any category higher than Group C on or after 01.04.2018?
Rate of Interest on GPF (01.10.2019 to 31.12.2019)
During the period from 01.10.2019 to 31.12.2019, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds under the administrative control of the Government of West Bengal shall carry interest at the rate of 7.9% (seven point nine percent) per annum.
Introduction of IFMS Module for GPF Account Statement
Introduction of a facility in IFMS to access a statement showing up-to-date GPF balance for State Government Employees whose GPF Accounts are maintained by the Office of the Accountant General, West Bengal.
Rate of Interest on GPF (01.07.2019 to 30.09.2019)
During the period from 01.07.2019 to 30.09.2019, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.9% per annum.
Discontinuation of Issuance of Cheque by Treasuries/ PAOs
Discontinuation of issuance of cheque from different deposit accounts for depositing the General Provident Fund/ Provident Fund subscription in the Treasury Linked Bank.