State Govt. Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1987 - Table of Benefits under Savings Fund for the year of cessation of membership 2013-14.

Government of west Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. : 7700-F(J)

Kolkata, the 24th September, 2013

MEMORANDUM

Subject : State Govt. Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1987 - Table of Benefits under Savings Fund for the year of cessation of membership 2013-14.

   In continuation of this Department’s Memo No. 7783-F(J), dated 11.09.2012, the undersigned is directed to say that a new table of benefits showing accumulations in the savings fund under the abovementioned scheme corresponding to a unit subscription of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) only per month has been drawn up for the period from 01.11.2013 to 31.10.2014 matching with the table of benefits of the Central Govt. Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 circulated under GOI’s OM No.7(2)/EV/2012 dated 15.01.2013. A copy of the said table is enclosed as ready reckoner. The figures have been worked out on the basis of interests @ 12% p.a. (compounded quarterly) for the period from 01.11.1987 to 31. 10.2001, 11% p.a. (compounded quarterly) from 01.11.2001 to 31.10.2002, 9.5% p.a. (compounded quarterly) from 01.11.2002 to 31.10.2003, 9.0% p.a. (compounded quarterly) from 01.11.2003 to 31.10.2004, 8.0% p.a. (compounded quarterly) from 01.11.2004 to 31.10.2012 and 8.6% p. a. (compounded quarterly) from 01.11.2012 to 31.10.2013 and 8.8% p.a. (compounded quarterly) from 01.11.2013 onwards. The mortality rate continues to remain unchanged.

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Categories of Loans and Advances – Terms & Conditions West Bengal Government.

The rate of interest and rules for the year 2012-2013 for Loans and Advances of the State Govt has been fixed by West Bengal Government vide letter dated 2211-F.B. dated 25 March 2013 for seven types of loans as mentioned therein.

The rules are as under:

(a) For timely payment, no rebate will be given.

(b) The recovery is to be affected from the completion of first year from the date of drawal of loan, if the date of payment is not extended. The maximum time limit for repayment should not exceed 10 years. As regards, working capital, the repayment should be completed within 2 to 3 years and should not exceed 5 years.

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Two private Health Care Organisations have been assessed under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

Notification

No. 619-F (MED)
FN/0/2/87/09

Date: 24.01.2013

   The following private Health Care Organisations have been assessed as Service Provider by the Health & Family Welfare Department on the basis of the facilities available there for rendering service to the Government employees/ Government
pensioners and their beneficiaries under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008. The Health Care Organisations have came into agreement with the Government of West Bengal on the basis of Memorandum of Agreement for a period of 2 (two) years or till they are modified or revoked whichever is earlier from the date of the notification.

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Further guidelines for empanelled Health Care Units for Medical Treatment under WBHS, 2008.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. 7578-F(MED) Date: 04.09.12.

CORRIGENDUM

In the further guidelines for empanelled Health Care Units for Medical Treatment under WBHS, 2008 below letter bearing no. 11253(80)-F(MED) dated 16.12.11 the following amendments may be incorporated :-

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GRANT OF INTEREST FREE FESTIVAL ADVANCE TO STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2012.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No.6733-F(P)                                                                                                         Dated, the 3rd August, 2012.

MEMORANDUM

Sub:- GRANT OF INTEREST FREE FESTIVAL ADVANCE TO STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2012.

Sir,

   The undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Governor has been pleased to order that if a State Government employee whose revised emoluments on 31st March, 2012 exceeded ` 22,000/- per month but did not exceed ` 30,000/- per month applies for Interest-free festival advance, he may be granted an advance upto a maximum of ` 2,000/- only.

   The authorities competent to sanction the interest-free festival advance are those mentioned in rule 320 of the West Bengal Financial Rules, Volume-I.

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Grant of Ad-hoc Bonus to the State Government Employees and some other categories of Employees for he year 2011-2012.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. : 6732-F(P)

Kolkata, the 3rd August, 2012.

MEMORANDUM

Subject:-  Grant of Ad-hoc Bonus to the State Government Employees and some other categories of Employees for he year 2011-2012.

   The undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Governor is pleased to decide that the State Government employees who are not covered by any of the productivity Linked Bonus Scheme and whose revised emoluments did not exceed ` 22,000/- per month as on 31st March, 2012 will be entitled to ad-hoc bonus for the accounting year 2011-2012 at the rate of ` 2,500/- per head. The upper eligibility ceiling of ` 22,000/- p.m. as on 31st March, 2012 will be applicable irrespective of whether the emoluments are drawn in the pre-revised or revised scale of pay or on fixed/consolidated contract pay.

  2. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions:-

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WestBengal govt to clear Pay Commission arrears, bonus enhanced.

   Kolkata, Aug 2 (PTI) Despite the pressure of over two lakh crore debt, the West Bengal government today announced it would clear 50 per cent of arrear payment to its employees after October 1st as per state's 5th Pay Commission recommendation. "The erstwhile Left Front government failed to give anything to employees despite the announcement of the pay commission.

   We gave 50 per cent arrears last year soon after we came to power, while the rest 50 per cent arrear will be given before Durgapuja this year," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. "This will result in a burden of about Rs 500 crore, but we are committed to clear the dues this year," the chief minister said after a discussion with Finance Minister Amit Mitra. The erstwhile LF government had announced the implementation of the 5th pay Commission recommendation effective from April 1st, 2009.

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Rates of interest on loans and advances to Government Servants, etc. for the year 2011-2012.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Budget Branch

No. 3174- F.B.

Kolkata, the 30th March, 2012

From : A.R. Chakraborty
Special Secretary
Government of West Bengal.
To : The Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal,
(Book II Section), Treasury Buildings, Kolkata —700 001.

Sub : Rates of interest on loans and advances to Government Servants, etc. for the year 2011-2012.

Sir,

   In continuation of this Deptt. Order No. 644 - F.B. dated the 3lst March, 2011, I am directed to say that the Governor has been pleased to fix the following rates of interest on loans taken by Government Servants during the year 2011-2012 as follows:-

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Loans and Advances of the State Govt - Interest rates and other terms and conditions for the year 2011-2012.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Budget Branch

No.3173-F.B.

Kolkata, the 30th March, 2012

From: A.R. Chakraborty
Special Secretary
Government of West Bengal.
To : The Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal,
(Book II Section), Treasury Buildings, Kolkata — 700 001

Subject:- Loans and Advances of the State Govt - Interest rates and other terms and conditions for the year 2011-2012.

Sir,

   In continuation of this Deptt. Order No. 643 - F.B. dated the 3lst March, 2011, I am directed to say that the Governor has been pleased to fix the following rates of interest for the year 2011-2012 in respect of different categories of loans mentioned below along with other terms and conditions:-

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ORDER REGARDING TREATMENT OF ABSENCE OF EMPLOYEES ON 28.02.2012.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch
Writers’ Buildings, Kolkata-700 001.

No. 2013-F(P)

Dated : 06-03-2012.

MEMORANDUM

   In Circular No. 283(60)-PS datcd 21.02.2012 of the Home (Political) Department, Government of West Bengal, it was directed that all Stale Government Offices would remain open on 28.2.2012 and all Government employees should report for duly. It as also mentioned therein that no leave would be granted to any Government employee on that date. In spite of the above Circular it has been noticed that some employees did not attend office on that day.

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GOVT. ORDER ON CHILD CARE LEAVE, In WEST BENGAL GOVT. For FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No: 1364-F(P)

Kolkata, the 15th February, 2012.

MEMORANDUM

   Consequent upon recommendation of the Fifth State Pay Commission for introduction of ‘Child Care Leave’ in favour of female State Government Employees, the matter has been under consideration of the Government for some time past.

   After careful consideration of the matter, the undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Female Govt. employees having minor children may be granted Child Care Leave [CCL] by an authority competent to grant leave, for a maximum period of two years (i.e. 730 days) during their entire service period for taking care of upto two children upto 18 years of their age whether for rearing or to look after any of their needs like examination, sickness etc. subject to the following conditions.

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Childcare leave of 2 years for women in West Bengal Government Employees.

   The cabinet today cleared “childcare leave” of two years for female government employees.

   The leave can be taken till a child turns 18 years. This is different from maternity leave. The employees will get their full salary during this period.

   “The leave can be availed of before a child attains the age of 18. We have cleared this proposal and it will benefit women employed by the state government,” industries minister Partha Chatterjee said at Writers’ Buildings.

   According to government sources, the leave can be taken at one go or in phases. Each phase can’t be less than 15 days.

   The Union government had introduced the facility in 2008. At present, state government employees are entitled to four months of maternity leave.

Courtesy: www.telegraphindia.com

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Extension of empannelment up to 31-03-2012. WBHS

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch
Medical Cell

No. 11556-F (MED)            

Dt. 27-12-2011

Memorandum

   The following Health Care Organisations are empanelled under the West Bengal Health Scheme for rendering services to the beneficiaries of the Scheme.

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Further Guidelines for empanelled Health Care Organisations for Medical Treatment under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008

Government of West Bengal

Finance Department

Audit Branch

Medical Cell

No. 11253(80)-F (MED)

Dt. 16-12-2011

From:
 Shri Samiran Pal, W.B.C.S. (Exe.),
Joint Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

To: The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer/ Medical Director/ Medical Superintendent/ Administrative Officer,

_____________________________________Hospital/ Institution,
_________________________________________________________

Sub:- Further Guidelines for empanelled Health Care Organisations for Medical Treatment under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008

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GRANT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND FURTHER AD-HOC INCREASE IN THE WAGES OF DAILY RATED WORKERS

Government of West Bengal

Finance Department

Audit Branch

No.11080-(P)

Dated, the 12th December,2011.

MEMORANDUM

Sub :- GRANT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND FURTHER AD-HOC INCREASE IN THE WAGES OF DAILY RATED WORKERS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT WITH EFFECT FROM JANUARY 01,2012.

   The Governor is pleased to deside that the whole time State Government Employees drawing basic pay (i.e. Band Pay- Grade Pay, NPA, if any) upto Rs.80,000/- shall draw Dearness Allowance @45% with effect from January 01, 2012. The calculation of Dearness Allowance shall be made taking into account the revised Band Pay, Grade Pay & NPA, if any, but shall not include any other types of pay.

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Housing Loan Scheme-Tie up with United Bank of India

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET BRANCH.

No.2242-FB

Dated: 30 November. 2011

MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Housing Loan Scheme for the Employees of the Government of West Bengal iN association with the United Bank of India Under tie-up arrangement-Rate of interest with immediate effect.

   In continuation of this Department Memo. Nos.1456-FB, dated 08.11.2006, 828-FB, dated 29.07.2008, 1636--FB dated 01.12.2008, 1860-FB, dated 06.01.2009,2492-FB, dated 30.03.2009,1300-FB dated 1l.09.2009,505-FB dated 11.03.2010 and 2620-FB dated 27.12.2010, the undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Governor has been pleased to accord sanction to introduce the fixed rate of interest in the Housing Loan Scheme for employees of Govt. of West Bengal as with immediate effect in the following manner as prescribed by UNITED BANK OF INDIA.

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West Bengal govt employees to get 10% more DA

   Kolkata: The cash-strapped West Bengal government will give a fresh installment of ten percent of dearness allowance arrears to its employees from January next year, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced here Wednesday.

   "This will entail an additional expenditure of Rs.250 crore per month or Rs.3,000 crore annually," Banerjee told media persons at the state secretariat, Writers' Buildings.

   Describing it as a "New Year gift" to the state government employees, she regretted that they were now lagging behind their counterparts in the central government by 23 percent as far as DA was concerned.

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Transfer policy of Inspecting Officials [S.I. of Schools, A.I. of Schools in W.B. Sub.E.S. & D.I./A.D.I. of Schools and ADSE in WBES] under this Department.

Government of West Bengal

School Education Department

Appointment Branch

Bikash Bhavan, 5th floor, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700 091

No. 937-SE (A)/6T-04/ll.

Dated, the 29th November, 2011.

MEMORANDUM

Sub :- Transfer policy of Inspecting Officials [S.I. of Schools, A.I. of Schools in W.B.Sub.E.S. & D.I./A.D.I. of Schools and ADSE in WBES] under this Department.

   The undersigned is directed to say that the proposal for making the transfer policy of Inspecting Officials i.e. S.I. of Schools & A.I. of Schools in W.B. Sub. E.S. and A.D.I./D.I. of Schools and ADSE in WBES under this Department is active consideration of this Government for sometime past.

   After careful consideration in the matter, the undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Governor has been pleased to make the transfer policy of the aforesaid Inspecting Officials in the following manner:-

A. The entire State is divided into two zones namely Zone-I and Zone-II.

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West Bengal Women staffers to enjoy two-yr child care leave.

   KOLKATA: Working mothers may soon heave a sigh of relief. The Mamata Banerjee government is planning to introduce a two-year child care leave for women staffers, so that working mothers can devote more time to their children, especially when the children are ill or need assistance during examinations. to assist the children during their examinations.

   The state government is also considering options of adoptive leave to be given to women employees who opt for adoption.

   Proposal for child care leave has already been sent to the finance department for its clearance, so that women employees can avail of the facility from this year. Once the government clears this proposal, working mothers can get a leave of 730 days. The leave can either be availed of at a stretch or in intervals.

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Transfer Posting Order of West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Finance Department

Audit Branch

No. 9345-F(Y)

Dated, the 30th Sept.2011.

NOTIFICATION

   The Governor is pleased to transfer the Officers of the West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service as shown in Column 2 in the list enclosed and appoint them to the post noted against each in Column 3. This order cancels/modifies the earlier Notification to the extent they related to the officers mentioned in this Notification.

   2. The services of some of the Officers are hereby placed at the disposal of the appropriate department as noted in Column 4 against them. These departments are requested to issue necessary matching order as early as possible.

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