Authority: Calcutta High Court (Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra)
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: petitioner Amitava Rudra vs Calcutta State Transport Corporation (WBTC) & others.
- The petitioner seeks a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995 as amended, alleging that CSTC failed to transmit his CPF contributions.
- EPFO demand letter dated 25 Oct 2024 indicated Rs7,15,319 was due as of 31 Dec 2024; petitioner claims 90% of his CPF dues remain unpaid.
- The court considered the EPFO demand and the petitioner’s allegation of non‑payment.
Final Outcome
- The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Barrackpore, is directed to calculate the updated CPF amount due up to 30 Sep 2026 and inform CSTC.
- CSTC must transmit the calculated amount to EPFO by 30 Nov 2026 and pay the balance amount to the petitioner with 6% annual interest from the day after retirement until actual payment; payment deadline is 30 Nov 2026.
- In case of default, an additional interest of 2% per annum will apply on the unpaid amount.
- Upon receipt of the amount, higher pension shall be disbursed to the petitioner from Oct 2026.
- No order as to costs; the petition is disposed of.
Topics: Pension, Employees' Provident Fund, Court Order