Labour Code Advisor

West Bengal

Payment of Bonus

Notification to all the employers and employees regarding Payment of Durga Puja Bonus for the Year 2026

West Bengal published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: west-bengal-notification-to-all-the-employers-and-employees-regarding-payment-of-durga-puja-bonus-for-the-year-2026) on 2026-07-20, filed under Payment of Bonus. The purpose of this notification is to enforce the statutory obligation of employers to pay a bonus to their employees, promoting employee welfare and social security in the state of West Bengal.

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Gazette ID west-bengal-notification-to-all-the-employers-and-employees-regarding-payment-of-durga-puja-bonus-for-the-year-2026
Category Payment of Bonus
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-10-01

Action Required

Employers in West Bengal must pay the Durga Puja bonus to their eligible employees for the year 2026, as per the Payment of Bonus Act. The bonus amount and payment deadline will be as specified in the Act or subsequent notifications.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty for non-compliance as per the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in West Bengal must pay the Durga Puja bonus to their eligible employees for the year 2026, as per the Payment of Bonus Act. The bonus amount and payment deadline will be as specified in the Act or subsequent notifications.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyPenalty for non-compliance as per the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to enforce the statutory obligation of employers to pay a bonus to their employees, promoting employee welfare and social security in the state of West Bengal.

Summary

The Government of West Bengal has issued a notification regarding the payment of Durga Puja bonus for the year 2026 to all employers and employees in the state. This notification aims to ensure that employees receive a bonus during the festive season, as per the Payment of Bonus Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (west-bengal-notification-to-all-the-employers-and-employees-regarding-payment-of-durga-puja-bonus-for-the-year-2026)?
West Bengal issued this notification, published on 2026-07-20.
What is Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-to-all-the-employers-and-employees-regarding-payment-of-durga-puja-bonus-for-the-year-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to enforce the statutory obligation of employers to pay a bonus to their employees, promoting employee welfare and social security in the state of West Bengal.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-to-all-the-employers-and-employees-regarding-payment-of-durga-puja-bonus-for-the-year-2026?
Employers in West Bengal must pay the Durga Puja bonus to their eligible employees for the year 2026, as per the Payment of Bonus Act. The bonus amount and payment deadline will be as specified in the Act or subsequent notifications. The compliance deadline is 2026-10-01.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-to-all-the-employers-and-employees-regarding-payment-of-durga-puja-bonus-for-the-year-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-to-all-the-employers-and-employees-regarding-payment-of-durga-puja-bonus-for-the-year-2026?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty for non-compliance as per the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.