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West Bengal Govt Fires Board Officials, Scraps Age Extensions

The West Bengal government has ordered immediate termination of all nominated members, directors, and chairpersons in state boards and public sector undertakings. Officials working beyond the superannuation age of 60 through re-employment or extensions have also been terminated. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced land transfer to the BSF for India-Bangladesh border fencing within 45 days. The new BJP government also plans to implement central welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat in the state.

Key Points: WB Govt Terminates Board Appointees, Ends Age Extensions

  • West Bengal terminates all nominated board members and directors
  • Re-employment and extensions beyond age 60 scrapped
  • CM Adhikari orders Annapurna Bhandaar scheme from June 1, 2026
  • Land transfer to BSF for border fencing begins within 45 days
  • Central welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat to be implemented
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West Bengal Government removes Board appointees, scraps age-based extensions in departments

West Bengal government orders immediate termination of all nominated members and directors in state boards, ends re-employment beyond 60 years.

"I am directed to request you that necessary action to immediately terminate the tenures of the nominated Members/ Directors/ Chairpersons of different Boards - Official Order"

Kolkata, May 11

The West Bengal government on Monday ordered the immediate termination of all nominated members, directors, and chairpersons in non-statutory bodies, boards, and public sector undertakings of the State Government. The directive also ended re-employment and extensions for officials serving beyond 60

The services of the officials who are engaged by the government of West Bengal after their superannuation have also been terminated.

The order reads, "I am directed to request you that necessary action to immediately terminate the tenures of the nominated Members/ Directors/ Chairpersons of different Boards, Organizations, non-statutory bodies and public sector undertakings of the State Government under your department may be taken from your end."

"I am further directed to state that the tenure of officers/officials who are on re-employment/ extension of service beyond the normal age of superannuation (60 years) in different Departments under the State Government may also be terminated immediately. This issues with the approval of the competent authority," the order stated.

Meanwhile, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, in a meeting with MLAs and District Magistrates, also directed the officials to implement the "Annapurna Bhandaar" scheme from June 1, 2026.

Earlier in the day, Adhikari announced that the state government has begun the process of transferring land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing the India-Bangladesh border.

The newly elected chief minister said that the land would be handed over to the Ministry of Home Affairs within 45 days to address the issue of illegal infiltration.

Addressing media persons after the first cabinet meeting of the newly formed BJP government at Nabanna in Howrah, Adhikari said the decision was among the key resolutions taken during the meeting.

"In our very first Cabinet meeting today, we have taken the decision to transfer the land to the BSF. The process of transferring this land commences today. It will be transferred to the MHA within the next 45 days. Once this is accomplished, the BSF will complete the border fencing, and the ongoing issue of illegal infiltration will be resolved within a short period," Adhikari said.

The Chief Minister said the first cabinet meeting with senior officials focused on governance priorities and development initiatives under the BJP's "double-engine government."

Adhikari also announced that central welfare schemes, including Ayushman Bharat and Jan Arogya Yojana, would now be implemented in West Bengal.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good decision to scrap age-based extensions. But terminating experienced people without transition period is harsh. Many of these officials have decades of knowledge. Hope the new appointments are merit-based and not another set of political appointees.
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Arjun K
The border fencing decision is the real news here! For years we have been hearing about infiltration issues but previous government did nothing. 45 days timeline is ambitious but let's see if BSF gets the land on time. This will impact West Bengal's security scenario big time.
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David E
Interesting to see this "double-engine government" approach in West Bengal now. Ayushman Bharat will be a game-changer for rural Bengal if implemented properly. Hope the bureaucracy doesn't create hurdles in rolling out central schemes.
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Sneha F
Terminating everyone immediately might cause disruption in service delivery. Some boards handle critical functions like education and health. Could have done this in phases. But yes, the culture of post-retirement sinecures needed to end. Let's wait and watch how this plays out.
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Rahul R
Finally someone taking border security seriously! The Bangladesh border has been a free-for-all for decades. Land transfer to BSF should have happened long back. But 2026 for Annapurna Bhandaar seems too far - people need relief now, not after two years.
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Rajesh Q

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