CSTC Ordered to Pay Retired Employee PF Dues with 6% Interest

Authority: Calcutta High Court

Order Date: 28 August 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner Satyabrata Roy (retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation) vs. State of West Bengal and others, including CSTC and the Court.
• Nature: Writ petition seeking payment of pending provident fund, gratuity, and leave encashment.
• Allegations: Petitioner claims PF dues remain unpaid and gratuity/leave salary were disbursed belatedly.
• Observations: Court notes statutory obligation of employer to disburse terminal dues immediately upon retirement; cites earlier order WPA No.28860 of 2025.

Final Outcome

• Managing Director of CSTC directed to release the entire provident fund dues to the petitioner.
• Payment to include simple interest at 6% per annum from 30 Nov 2025 until actual payment, to be made within twelve weeks of this order.
• If payment not made within twelve weeks, interest increases to 8% per annum from retirement date.
• In case CSTC lacks sufficient funds, State authorities directed to provide the amount.
• The writ petition is disposed; parties to act on server copy of the order; certified copy available upon formal request.

Topics: Provident Fund, Retirement Benefits, Court Order