Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction (Appellate Side)
Order Date: 31 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Manik Das, retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), retired on 31 January 2026.
- Respondent: Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) and others.
- Allegations: Only 10% of Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) dues received; gratuity of Rs 14,31,249 and leave encashment of Rs 4,16,472 paid belatedly; petitioner seeks interest on delayed payments.
- The petition relied on a prior order dated 29 June 2026 (WPA No. 12960 of 2026) concerning statutory dues of retired employees.
Final Outcome
- The court directs the Managing Director of CSTC to release the balance of CPF dues to the petitioner.
- Simple interest at 6% per annum is to be calculated from the retirement date (31 Jan 2026) to the actual payment date, payable within twelve weeks of the order.
- The same 6% interest applies to the already paid gratuity and leave encashment amounts; if payment is not made within twelve weeks, an additional 2% interest (total 8%) will accrue.
- The amount must be cleared within twelve weeks from the communication of the order; failure to comply will trigger the higher interest rate.
- The writ petition is disposed of; parties may act on the server copy of the order, and a certified copy can be obtained upon compliance with formalities.
Topics: Employee Benefits, Statutory Dues, Judicial Order