Authority: Calcutta High Court (Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction, Appellate Side)

Order Date: 16 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner – Abhishek Choudhury; Respondents – Union of India & others, specifically State Bank of India.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (WPA/23376/2026) alleging non‑payment of terminal benefits – gratuity, provident fund, and leave encashment – after voluntary retirement in September 2022.
  • Additional Claim: Petitioner's application to change his salary account to a savings account (account number 266312, noted as “NANDY (DISPOSED OF)”).
  • Bank’s Position: Process for payment of gratuity, PF, and leave encashment is underway, subject to eligibility verification.
  • Court Observations & Directions:

1. Petitioner to submit any further required documents by 30 September 2026.

2. State Bank of India to consider the petitioner's request for terminal benefits and dispose of it within eight weeks from receipt of the documents.

3. Bank to consider the salary‑account change request, if permissible under law, within six weeks from the date of this order.

4. No order as to costs.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions; no costs awarded.

Topics: Court Order, Terminal Benefits, Banking