Authority: Calcutta High Court
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Arup Chakraborty; Respondents: The Calcutta State Transport Corporation (WBTC) & others.
- The petitioner seeks a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (as amended), alleging that 90% of his CPF contributions remain unpaid by CSTC.
- EPFO issued a demand letter on 22 July 2024 stating that Rs 8,40,275 was due (including interest) up to 30 September 2024.
- The petitioner claims lack of awareness of the updated amount required for transmission to EPFO.
Court Directions
1. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is directed to calculate the amount that CSTC must transmit for the petitioner up to 30 September 2026.
2. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Barrackpore (Respondent No. 7) shall perform the updated calculation and inform CSTC.
3. CSTC must transmit the calculated amount to EPFO by 30 November 2026.
4. CSTC shall pay the balance of CPF to the petitioner with interest at 6% per annum, accruing from the day after retirement until actual payment, with payment due by 30 November 2026.
5. In case of default beyond the stipulated deadline, an additional interest rate of 2% per annum shall apply on the unpaid amount.
6. Upon transfer of the calculated amount, the authority shall ensure the petitioner receives the higher pension from October 2026 onward.
Final Outcome
- The petition (WPA 21795 of 2026) is disposed of with the above directions.
- No order as to costs.
- An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be obtained by the parties upon usual undertaking.
Topics: Pension, Employees' Provident Fund, Court Order