CSTC to Release PF Dues, 6% Interest

Authority: High Court of West Bengal

Order Date: 07 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Achinta Kumar Manna, retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC), retired on 30 September 2025.
• Respondents: The State of West Bengal and others.
• Allegations: Petitioner received only 20 % of his provident fund (PF) dues and experienced delayed payment of gratuity and leave salary. No prior representation was made to the employer before filing the writ petition.
• Court’s observations: Employer is statutorily obligated to disburse PF, gratuity and leave encashment immediately upon retirement; any delay is impermissible. The court relied on its earlier order in WPA No.28860 of 2025.

Final Outcome

• The Managing Director of CSTC is directed to release the balance of PF dues, gratuity and admissible leave encashment to the petitioner.
• Payment must be made within twelve weeks of this order, with simple interest at 6 % per annum calculated from the retirement date (30 Sep 2025) to the actual payment date.
• If payment is not made within the stipulated twelve‑week period, interest increases to 8 % per annum (6 % + 2 %).
• The State authorities are instructed to provide any necessary funds to CSTC for disbursing the statutory terminal dues.
• The writ petition is disposed of.

Topics: Employee Benefits, Court Order, Public Sector Transport