CSTC to Pay 6% Interest to Retiree

Authority: Calcutta High Court (Writ Jurisdiction, Appellate Side)

Order Date: 17 September 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Dipa Kundu (petitioner, retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation) vs State of West Bengal & others (including CSTC).
• Background: The petitioner retired on 30 June 2025 upon superannuation and alleges delayed payment of his leave salary and gratuity.
• Relief Sought: Interest on the delayed terminal benefits (leave salary and gratuity).
• Court’s Direction: The Managing Director of CSTC is directed to calculate and pay interest at the rate of six percent per annum, accruing from the retirement date (30 June 2025) up to the actual date of payment.
• Implementation Timeline: The interest must be paid within twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order.
• Funding Provision: If required, the State authorities shall provide the necessary funds to CSTC to meet the interest payment obligation.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions; no order as to costs.
• Parties may obtain an urgent certified copy of the order on priority.

Topics: Legal Order, Employee Benefits