Kolkata, West Bengal: In a significant humanitarian decision, Mamata Banerjee has announced government job appointments for family members of state employees and officials who lost their lives while performing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) duties.
The proposal was approved in a recent state cabinet meeting, offering relief to families who suffered the sudden loss of their loved ones during official electoral revision work.
Cabinet Approves Compassionate Appointment for SIR Duty Victims’ Families
The West Bengal Cabinet has formally approved a compassionate appointment scheme under which:
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One eligible family member of each deceased employee will receive a government job.
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The benefit applies specifically to those who died while performing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) responsibilities.
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Initially, 61 affected families have been identified based on eligibility criteria.
The government has described the move as a humanitarian step to support families facing financial hardship after losing their sole earning member during official duty.
What is SIR (Special Intensive Revision)?
SIR (Special Intensive Revision) is a critical administrative process that updates and verifies electoral rolls. During this process, government employees are assigned field-level responsibilities, including data verification, documentation review, and on-ground supervision.
Several employees reportedly lost their lives while performing these demanding responsibilities, prompting the state government to introduce this relief measure.
Eligibility Criteria for Government Job Appointment
Who Can Apply?
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The deceased must have been a government employee engaged in SIR duty.
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The death must have occurred during active service related to SIR responsibilities.
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Only one family member will be eligible for appointment.
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The appointment will be based on educational qualifications and suitability.
The government has emphasized that this support is meant strictly for families affected by untimely deaths during SIR duty.
Final List to Be Published Soon
Officials confirmed that:
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A final list of eligible 61 families will be published tomorrow.
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Additional or supplementary lists may be issued later if required.
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Department allocation and joining dates will be finalized after administrative procedures are completed.
Instructions have already been issued to complete the recruitment process at the earliest.
Political and Administrative Significance
The announcement by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee carries both emotional and administrative importance.
While the government maintains that the decision is purely humanitarian, political observers see it as a strong message of support for government employees engaged in critical state functions like SIR.
The compassionate appointment policy reinforces West Bengal’s commitment to employee welfare and social security measures.
Main Points
One family member of an employee who died while on SIR duty gets a government job
Approved by the cabinet
61 families were first identified.
Choosing based on qualifications
The final list will be out soon.
There may be additional lists after this one.
