Authority: High Court at Calcutta (Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 29 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Anjali Shaw, retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), retired on 31 January 2026.
- Respondent: Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) and others.
- Petition filed under WPA 17183 of 2026 seeking payment of her General Provident Fund (GPF) dues and interest from 1 February 2026.
- The petitioner alleged that CSTC had failed to disburse her statutory GPF terminal dues after retirement.
- The Court relied on its earlier order dated 12 May 2026 in WPA No. 12960 of 2026 concerning similar provident fund obligations.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposes of the writ petition, directing the Managing Director of CSTC to release the entire GPF amount to the petitioner.
- Payment must be made within twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order, with simple interest at 6% per annum calculated from 1 February 2026 until actual payment.
- If CSTC fails to pay within the twelve‑week period, the interest rate increases to 8% per annum on the due amount from the retirement date until payment.
- The order is to be acted upon based on the server copy downloaded from the Court’s official website; a certified copy will be supplied upon compliance with formalities.
Topics: Provident Fund, Employee Rights, Court Order