Authority: Calcutta High Court (Writ Jurisdiction, Appellate Side)
Order Date: 22 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Chiranjoy Kumar Das, retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC).
- Respondents: State of West Bengal & others; CSTC represented by counsel.
- Issue: Petition alleges that only 143 days of leave encashment were paid, whereas the Government Order dated 17 September 2009 mandates payment for up to 300 days.
- The petitioner relied on the 2009 Government Order and prior High Court judgments directing full leave encashment.
- CSTC counsel acknowledged the existence of the Government Order.
Court Findings & Directions
- The Court accepts the petitioner's representation and directs the Managing Director of CSTC to treat the writ petition as a request for full leave encashment in accordance with the 2009 Government Order.
- The Managing Director must issue a reasoned order within eight weeks from the date of communication of this order and communicate it to the petitioner.
- If the petitioner's claim is upheld, CSTC shall release the due amount without further delay.
- The writ petition is disposed of; no order as to costs.
Final Outcome
- CSTC is mandated to decide on and, if appropriate, pay the balance of leave encashment up to the statutory 300‑day limit within eight weeks, and to communicate the decision to the petitioner.
Topics: Leave Encashment, Employee Benefits, Court Order