West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowances) Rules, 1970 (ROPA 1970)
Commonly referred to as ROPA 1970, these rules set out the revised pay scales, dearness allowances, and related service benefits for state government employees of West Bengal. The rules were notified following Memo No. 5211-F dated 30 December 1970 by the Finance Department and published on 25 January 1971.
Key points
- Scope: Applies to state government employees covered under the relevant service rules unless otherwise specified.
- Pay revision: Redesigned pay scales and increments to reflect revised pay structure.
- Dearness Allowance: Provisions for allowance adjustments to compensate for inflationary pressures.
- Implementation date: Orders issued at the end of 1970 with publication in January 1971.
Why this matters
ROPA 1970 formed the basis for subsequent pay revisions and remains an important historical reference for interpreting pension, gratuity, and other service benefits for employees who served during that era.
How to use this page
- Read the official PDF embedded on the right to view authoritative language and clauses.
- Use the summary above for a quick overview; consult the PDF for legal citations and exact text.
- For implementation queries, contact the relevant department or consult official circulars linked from the resources section.
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