Authority: Calcutta High Court, Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Shyamal Dey (retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation) vs. The State of West Bengal, Calcutta State Transport Corporation (respondent no.5), and others.
- Background: The petitioner retired on 30 April 2025 upon superannuation. He alleges that his gratuity and leave salary were paid belatedly and seeks interest on the delayed amounts.
- Procedural Notes: Affidavit of service filed; no representation from respondent no.2.
- Court Findings & Reasoning: The court considered the delay in payment and deemed a reasonable interest rate of 6% per annum appropriate, referencing the prevailing bank fixed‑deposit rate.
- Directions Issued: The Managing Director of Calcutta State Transport Corporation is directed to:
1. Pay interest to the petitioner at 6% per annum, calculated from the date of retirement (30 April 2025) until actual payment.
2. Ensure the payment is made within twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order.
- Costs: No order as to costs.
- Disposition: The writ‑petition is disposed of.
Final Outcome
The Managing Director of Calcutta State Transport Corporation must pay the stipulated interest to Shyamal Dey within the specified twelve‑week period, with the writ‑petition concluded and no costs awarded.
Topics: Employee Benefits, Legal Order