Section 846(b) in Police Regulations, Bengal , 1943
(b)The Inspector-General is the sanctioning authority in the case of pension or gratuity of Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, Sergeants, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, head constables, naiks and constables and of members of the clerical and other establishments. Pension papers of these officers shall be submitted by the heads of offices concerned to the Inspector-General for orders.