Authority: High Court (Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra)
Order Date: 10 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Astik Kumar Roy, former employee of The Durgapur Projects Limited, retired on 30 October 2025.
- Respondents: The Durgapur Projects Limited and associated parties (Nos. 2 and 4).
- Issue: Petition filed alleging non‑payment of terminal dues (gratuity and leave encashment) that were sanctioned on 16 May 2026.
- Court considered the affidavit of service, corrected paragraph 6 of the writ petition, and reviewed annexed documents.
Final Outcome
- Respondents Nos. 2 and 4 directed to disburse the gratuity and leave encashment within eight weeks from the date of this order.
- Payments to accrue simple interest at 6% per annum from the retirement date (30 Oct 2025) until actual payment.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
- Certified copy of the order may be obtained upon compliance with formalities.
Topics: Employee Benefits, Legal Order