Authority: High Court, West Bengal
Order Date: 07.07.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Shravana Kumar Singh, retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC).
- Respondents: The State of West Bengal & Ors., represented by AGP and other counsel.
- Nature of proceeding: Writ Petition (WPA 4472 of 2026) seeking payment of pending provident fund (PF) dues, gratuity, and leave encashment.
- Allegations: Petitioner claims PF dues remain unpaid; gratuity and leave salary were disbursed belatedly.
- Court observations: Employer is statutorily obligated to disburse PF, gratuity, and leave encashment immediately upon retirement; any delay is impermissible.
Final Outcome
- The Managing Director of CSTC is directed to release the petitioner’s PF dues.
- PF amount must be paid with simple interest at 6% per annum calculated from the retirement date (September 2025) to the actual payment date, within twelve weeks of this order.
- Gratuity and leave encashment amounts are also to accrue simple interest at 6% per annum from the retirement date to actual payment.
- If payment is not made within the twelve‑week window, an additional 2% interest (total 8% per annum) will apply from the retirement date to the date of actual payment.
- Should CSTC lack sufficient funds, State authorities are directed to provide the required amount to the petitioner.
- The writ petition is hereby disposed of.
Topics: Employee Benefits, Legal Order