Authority: West Bengal High Court

Order Date: 01 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Aloke Ranjan Chowdhury, former employee of West Bengal Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (WBTCL), retired on 31 July 2021.
  • Respondents: State of West Bengal, Department of Finance, and WBTCL.
  • Issue: Retirement benefits were paid on 8 October 2021, resulting in a two‑month delay; petitioner sought interest for the delayed period.
  • The matter had been previously settled by a Division Bench in APOT 243 of 2022, leaving only the interest component for adjudication.

Final Outcome

  • Interest at 6% per annum to be paid on the delayed amount from 1 August 2021 to 7 October 2021.
  • Payment of the interest amount must be made to the petitioner by 31 July 2026; if not paid, the interest rate escalates to 10% per annum.
  • The Principal Secretary, Department of Finance, Government of West Bengal, is directed to ensure compliance with the payment timeline.
  • No order as to costs; parties may obtain an urgent certified copy of the order.

Topics: Retirement Benefits, Judicial Interest Award