KLH’s West Bengal Financial Rules by Kamal Kumar – 1st Edition 2021.

The “DDO’s Bible”: Complete Financial Administration in One Hardbound Volume.

If you are a Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO) or dealing with accounts in any West Bengal government office, the West Bengal Financial Rules (WBFR) is the most frequently used book on your desk. Kamal Kumar’s 2021 Edition is widely preferred because it eliminates the hassle of carrying two separate books. It combines Volume I (The Rules) and Volume II (Appendices & Forms) into a single, sturdy hardbound volume that withstands daily office use.

Why is the 2021 Edition Mandatory?

Financial administration in West Bengal has shifted from manual registers to digital portals (IFMS). Older editions of WBFR do not cover these changes. This 2021 edition is updated with the latest notifications regarding:

• E-Tendering & Procurement: The new rules for inviting tenders online, crucial for PWD, Irrigation, and other engineering departments.

• Digital Payments: Updated procedures for “E-Pradan” and online bill submissions.

• Revised Delegations: The latest orders on the financial powers of Heads of Departments vs. Heads of Offices.

Key Features & Inclusions

• Volume I (The Core Rules):

  • General Principles: Rules for receipt and custody of public money.

  • Defalcation & Losses: Procedures to follow if government money is lost or embezzled.

  • Grants-in-Aid: Detailed rules for releasing grants to NGOs and local bodies.

  • Works & Contracts: The legal framework for executing government contracts.

• Volume II (The Tools):

  • Appendices: Essential reference tables for pay, allowances, and audit norms.

  • Standard Forms: The exact formats required for Security Deposits, Utilization Certificates (UC), and Bill registers.

Who is this Book For?

• Govt. Officers (DDOs): Mandatory for signing bills and ensuring no “Audit Objections” are raised against your office.

• Departmental Examinees: The standard reference for the “Accounts Paper” in West Bengal Service exams.

• Contractors: To understand the rules regarding Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), Security Deposits, and refund procedures.

• Auditors: Used to verify if an office has followed the correct procedure for “Contingent Expenditure.”

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