West Bengal Services Rules

Travelling Allowance (TA) Rules (WBSR Part 1)(Synoptic note)

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Travelling Allowance (TA) is provided to government employees for travel-related expenses incurred during official travel. Various types of TA are available, including monthly, unconditional, distance, daily, and actual cost allowances, and eligibility is restricted to travel undertaken in the course of public service. The amount of TA varies depending on the employee's pay range, ranging from Rs. 4,100 to over Rs. 16,400. The daily allowance amount depends on the duration of the journey, and personal effects may be carried out in accordance with established regulations. Employees on temporary short transfers are also subject to the same rules, with revised rates applicable in lieu of earlier versions.

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Lien Rules under Govt. of WB (WBSR Part 1) (Synoptic note)

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The rules for government employees to keep their job positions, called "lien," allow retaining the job and its benefits. Lien can be lost when taking a new job, working in a different cadre, or transferring abroad, then regained when returning within three years. "One time confirmation and lien" means confirmation happens only once at entry post when meeting requirements. Confirmation is no longer tied to permanent job availability, and if too many people have lien, junior employees may be reverted to lower positions.

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Leave Rules under Govt. of WB (WBSR Part 1) (Synoptic note)

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This is a summary of the Leave Rules for government employees in West Bengal. All kinds of leave must be approved by the authorities. Leave cannot be claimed as a right and may be refused or revoked if necessary for public service. Earned Leave may be granted for medical reasons and private affairs. If not taken in conjunction with other vacation leave, a maximum of 120 days is permitted at a time. Half-Pay Leave and Leave Not Due may also be granted under specific circumstances. Extraordinary Leave is available when no other leave is admissible but is without pay. Maternity and Child Care Leave are available for female employees only. Joining Time is permitted for employees transferring to new locations, but not for new posts in the same location. There are also specific rules and definitions related to abstaining from work, strikes, breaks in service, and leave salary.

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