Authority: High Court at Calcutta
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Mr. Soumyajit Ghosh, a retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), retired on 30 September 2025 upon attaining normal superannuation age.
- Allegations: Petitioner claimed non‑receipt of his statutory provident fund (PF) dues and that his gratuity was paid belatedly; he sought interest on both delayed amounts.
- Legal Reference: The Court relied on its earlier order dated 12 May 2026 in case WPA/8290/2026.
- Statutory Principle: Employer must disburse PF and gratuity immediately upon retirement; any delay is impermissible.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of.
- The Managing Director of CSTC is directed to release the entire PF amount to the petitioner.
- Simple interest on the PF amount shall be calculated at 6% per annum from the date of retirement (30 Sept 2025) until actual payment, with payment to be made within twelve weeks of this order.
- Simple interest on the delayed gratuity shall also be 6% per annum from the date of retirement until actual payment.
- If CSTC fails to pay within the twelve‑week period, the interest rate shall increase to 8% per annum (6% + 2%) on the due amount from the retirement date until payment.
- Parties are instructed to act on the server copy of this order downloaded from the official website of the Court.
Topics: Employee Benefits, Judicial Orders