Authority: High Court at Calcutta (Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 29 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ranjan Das, retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), retired on 30 November 2025.
- Respondent: The Calcutta State Transport Corporation (WBTC) and others.
- The petition (WPA 17184 of 2026) seeks payment of his General Provident Fund (GPF) dues and interest from 1 December 2025.
- The Court relied on its earlier order dated 29 June 2026 in WPA No. 12960 of 2026 concerning similar statutory dues.
Final Outcome
- The Managing Director of CSTC is directed to release the entire GPF amount to the petitioner.
- The amount shall accrue simple interest at 6% per annum from the date of retirement (30 Nov 2025) until actual payment.
- Payment must be effected within twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order.
- If payment is not made within the twelve‑week period, the petitioner is entitled to an additional 2% interest, making the total interest rate 8% per annum from the retirement date.
- The writ petition is disposed of, and parties are to act on the server copy of the order; a certified copy will be supplied upon completion of formalities.
Topics: Provident Fund, Court Order