Update: 24th February 2026
What Documents Does the West Bengal Police Hold? (Full List)
[Section 4(1)(b)(v)]
As per the provisions of the Act, the following documents are held by West Bengal Police:
- Police Orders
- Orders related to Promotion, Transfer, and Posting, etc.
- West Bengal Police Gazette
- Maintenance of Service Books / Pension papers
- Data on strengthening and implementation of preventive measures
RULES, REGULATIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS USED BY WEST BENGAL POLICE
The following is a list of Major Acts, Minor Acts, Service Rules, Police Regulations (Bengal), and other statutory provisions used by the employees of West Bengal Police for discharging their functions:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Act, Rules, Regulations, etc. | Gist of the Contents | Source / Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Police Act, 1861; The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; & Other Minor Acts | Enactments of Parliament specifying offences, procedures for investigation, and trial. | Central Govt. Gazette Notifications |
| 2 | Police Regulation, Bengal, 1943 (Volume I, II & III) | Consolidated rules relating to the police in the State of West Bengal. Corrected up to 1st February 1972. These rules govern the administration of police personnel from lower to higher posts, covering aspects such as: Appointment & Recruitment, Promotion & Confirmation, Punishment & Disciplinary Actions, and other conditions of services. These regulations apply to all police personnel in West Bengal, excluding IPS officers. | State Govt. Notifications |
| 3 | The Rules of Business of the West Bengal Police Directorate, 1976 | Rules relating to the functioning of the West Bengal Police Directorate. Revised three times, with the last revision in July 1976. These rules cover the organization, general correspondence, duties of police officers and personnel, functions of various branches and sections, operations of the Control Room and Police Press, duties of the Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.), and disciplinary actions related to High Court cases. | State Govt. Notifications |
| 4 | E.F.R. Act, 1920 | Deals with the Eastern Frontier Rifles. | Govt. Notifications |
| 5 | West Bengal Service Rules [Part I & II], as amended or revised from time to time | These shall apply to all Police Officers (above the rank of Inspector of Police) and civilian employees of W.B. Police. | Govt. Publication |
| 6 | West Bengal Financial Rules | Describes primarily the financial powers of different authorities subordinate to the Governor of West Bengal and the procedure prescribed by the Governor to be followed in securing and spending funds necessary for the discharge of functions entrusted to them. | Govt. Publication |
| 7 | Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1977, and as amended from time to time | Delegation of financial powers to incur expenditure in certain circumstances. | Govt. Notification No. 9751-F dt. 17.11.77 |
| 8 | Loans and Advances to State Govt. Employees | Rules regulating the grant of loans / advances for purchase of Motor Car, Motor Cycles / Scooters / Moped, etc., to State Government Employees. | Govt. Notification No. 1300-F.B. dt. 31.5.99; No. 1301-F.B. dt.31.5.99; No.1302-F.B. dt. 31.5.99 |
| 9 | Purchase (Tender Rules), as amended in the West Bengal Financial Rules | Procedure for issuance of Tenders. | Govt. Notification No. 10500-F dt. 19.11.2004 |
| 10 | West Bengal Treasury Rules, 2005, and as amended | Functions of District Treasury and the Pay & Accounts Office. | Govt. Notification No. 4840-F dt. 10th June, 2005 |
| 11 | The General Provident Funds (West Bengal Services) Rules | Relating to General Provident Funds. | Govt. Notification |
| 12 | Group Insurance Scheme, 1983 & 1987 | Self-financing scheme for full-time State Govt. employees. | Govt. Notification |
| 13 | Medical Attendance Rules, 1964, and as amended from time to time; West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008, as amended | Determines who will come under these rules and the facilities of treatment admissible to Govt. Employees. | Govt. Notifications No. Estt/2850/2M-36/64 dt. 22.6.64; No. Estt./1142/2M-70/76 dt. 29.1.77; G.O. No. 7287-E dt. 19.09.2008 |
| 14 | West Bengal (Duties, Rights and Obligations of the Govt. Employees Rules), 1980 | Responsibilities of employees. | Govt. Notification No. 5630-F dt. 4.6.1980 |
| 15 | West Bengal Government Servant’s Conduct Rules, 1959 | Conditions of Service of Employees. | Govt. Gazette |
| 16 | West Bengal Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1971, as amended | Describes the procedure for disciplinary action against government employees, except Inspector of Police and members of subordinate forces. | Govt. Notification No. 2018-F dt. 16th April, 1971 |
| 17 | Appointment, Probation and Confirmation Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time | Confirmation of police and non-police staff. | Govt. Notification No. 6060-F dt. 25.06.1979 |
| 18 | Service on Compassionate Grounds (The West Bengal Scheme for Compassionate Appointment, 2013, as amended) | Relief to the family of the deceased Govt. servant while in service. | Govt. Notification No. 251-Emp. dt. 3rd December, 2013 |
| 19 | The West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, as amended | Rules for the levying and collection of tax on professions, trades, callings, and employments for raising additional resources for the benefit of the state. | The Calcutta Gazette dt. 31st March, 1979 and Government orders issued from time to time |
| 20 | The Income-Tax Act, 1961, as amended | The law relating to income tax. Describes the responsibility of the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (D.D.O.), which includes deduction of income tax, submission of T.D.S., and filing of returns. | Govt. Notification |
| 21 | Compendium of Reservation for SC, ST and OBC | Rules regarding recruitment & promotion. | Govt. of W.B. Notification |
| 22 | All India Service Manual (I & III) | Applicable to Indian Police Service officers. | Govt. Notification |
| 23 | Promotion Policy of Subordinate Ranks in West Bengal Police | Guidelines for awarding promotions to members of the Subordinate Police Force. | Govt. of W.B., Home (Police) Deptt. No. 1035 PL dt. 21.02.2001; No. 1036 PL dt. 21.02.2001; No. 1038 PL dt. 21.02.2001 |
| 24 | West Bengal Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1971, as amended | These rules govern pension and other retirement benefits to State Government employees. | Govt. Notification No. 5827-F dt. 1st December, 1971 |
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