Authority: High Court at Calcutta (Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 10 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: WPA 4266 of 2026, filed by Rintu Das, a retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), against the State of West Bengal and others.
- Claim: Only 129 days of leave encashment were paid, whereas the Government Order dated 17 September 2009 mandates payment for a maximum of 300 days.
- The petitioner relied on the 2009 Government Order and prior judgments directing full leave encashment.
- CSTC’s counsel acknowledged that the Government Order is applicable to the petitioner’s case.
Court Findings and Directions
- The Court accepted the applicability of the Government Order.
- The Managing Director of CSTC is directed to treat the writ petition as a representation for granting the complete 300‑day leave encashment.
- A reasoned order must be passed and communicated to the petitioner within eight weeks from the date of this order.
- If the petitioner's claim is upheld, CSTC must release the due amount without further delay.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of; no order as to costs.
- Parties may obtain an urgent certified copy of the order upon compliance with formalities.
Topics: Leave Encashment, Court Order, Public Transport Employment