Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction, Appellate Side
Order Date: 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Sanjib Pal (petitioner, employee of CSTC) vs Calcutta State Transport Corporation and others (respondents).
- Petition sought a non‑refundable loan from his General Provident Fund (GPF) account No. 01283.
- Under CSTC’s GPF Rules, loan entitlement is limited to either half or six months’ emoluments, whichever is less; a 3/4th loan is discretionary.
- Petitioner requested a loan equal to three‑quarters of the balance in his GPF account.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 16 September 2026 in accordance with the GPF Rules and to decide on the loan request by 15 December 2026.
- The writ petition was disposed of without any order as to costs.
- Parties may obtain an urgent certified copy of the order on priority.
Topics: Provident Fund, Labour Law, Court Order