45-F(Pen): West Bengal Amends DCRB Rules, 1971: Redefines “Family” for Death Gratuity

Finance Department 20 February 2026
Order/Memo No.45-F(Pen)
Date
DepartmentFinance Department
SubjectAmendment to the West Bengal Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1971 - Definition of "Family" for Death Gratuity
Sourcefinance.wb.gov.in
Language:
বাংলা English

Summary

This notification amends the West Bengal Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1971, redefining "family" for death gratuity purposes to explicitly include married daughters. It expands gratuity eligibility for the families of government employees who die in service.

Key Takeaways & Points

  • The notification amends Rule 7(1)(e)(1) of the WBS (DCRB) Rules, 1971 under Article 309 of the Constitution.
  • "Family" for death gratuity purposes now explicitly includes married daughters as item (viii).
  • The amended definition also covers wife/husband, sons (including stepsons), unmarried/widowed/divorced daughters, minor brothers, unmarried/widowed sisters, father and mother.
  • Undisposed cases involving divorced or married daughters, where the employee's death occurred before this notification, may be reconsidered by the administrative department.
  • Issued by the Finance Department, Pension Branch, under the Governor's order and signed by the Additional Chief Secretary.

GOVERNMENT ORDER

Original order — issued in English. View the Bengali translation

Government of West Bengal

Finance Department

Pension Branch

Writers' Buildings

Block No.-IV, 2nd Floor

Kolkata-700001

No. 45-F(Pen)/N/F/1P-24/26 Dated 20th Feb, 2026

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is pleased hereby to amend the West Bengal Services (Death-cum Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1971 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in the following manner:-

Amendment

In the said rules, for sub-clause (1) of clause (e) of sub-rule (1) of rule 7, substitute the following clause and sub-clause:-

'(e) "family" includes the following relatives of Government servant namely:

(1) for the purpose of death gratuity,

  1. wife in the case of a male officer,
  2. husband in the case of a female officer,
  3. sons including stepsons,
  4. unmarried/widowed and divorced daughters (including stepdaughters),
  5. brothers below the age of 18 years and unmarried or widowed sisters,
  6. father,
  7. mother,
  8. married daughters.

Note:- Any undisposed case in respect of divorced daughters or married daughters where the death of employee has occurred prior to coming into force of this notification may be considered and disposed of by the administrative Department in the light of this notification.'.

By order of the Governor,

Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal.

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Orders Referred to in This Order

  • West Bengal Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1971 Not published on this site

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