Entitlement of Pay and Allowances during Half-Pay Leave

Memo no. 275-F Dated: 10-01-1986 Finance Department Govt. Of West Bengal

Summary: This memorandum 275-F dated-10-01-1986 of the Finance Department clarifies the calculation of pay and allowances for West Bengal Government employees during half-pay leave. Under these provisions, employees are entitled to receive 50% of their Basic Pay (and Special Pay, if applicable), with Dearness Pay and Dearness Allowance calculated based on this reduced pay amount. Additionally, Medical Allowance is provided in full, while House Rent Allowance is paid in full for up to 120 days at a stretch across all leave types (excluding extraordinary leave) and discontinued thereafter.

Government of West Bengal
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
AUDIT BRANCH

No. 275-F Dated, Calcutta, the 10th January, 1986

The undersigned is directed to refer to his Memo. No. 1A/57, dated 4.1.1986, regarding entitlement of Pay & Allowances during half-pay leave in terms of Finance Deptt. Memo. No. 3809-F dt. 25.3.78 and to say that the entitlement to pay and allowances during half-pay leave is as follows:

(i) Pay (Basic Pay and Special Pay, if any)-50%.

(ii) Dearness Pay-As admissible on the quantum of Pay as at (i) above at the scheduled rates as determined from time to time.

(iii) Dearness Allowance The quantum of Dearness Allowances should be determined on the basis of Basic Pay actually admissible during half-pay leave as at (i) above.

(iv) House Rent Allowance-Full amount as admissible prior to proceeding on leave-up to a period of 120 days (including all kinds of leave except extra ordinary leave) at a stretch and no such allowance thereafter.

(v) Medical Allowance-Full amount as admissible.

Sd/-
S. Ghosh
Deputy Secretary to the
Government of west Bengal