Authority: High Court (Writ Petition No. WPA 19640 of 2026)
Order Date: 10 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Tapan Kumar Mondal, former employee of The Durgapur Projects Limited (DPL).
- Respondents: The Durgapur Projects Limited & Ors. (specifically respondent nos.2 and 4).
- The petitioner retired from DPL on 31 January 2026.
- He alleges that his terminal dues—gratuity and leave encashment—sanctioned in May 2026 have not been disbursed.
- The petition seeks direction for the respondents to release the terminal dues along with interest for the delayed payment.
- The court noted that terminal dues are a legal entitlement and should be paid immediately upon retirement.
- The petitioner has been awaiting payment for roughly six months, constituting a delay of almost six months.
- The court granted leave to correct paragraph 6 of the writ petition.
Final Outcome
- Respondent nos.2 and 4 are directed to disburse the gratuity and leave salary to the petitioner within eight weeks from the date of communication of this order.
- The amounts must be paid together with simple interest at the rate of 6% per annum, calculated from the date of retirement (31 January 2026) to the actual date of payment.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
- An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be supplied to the parties upon compliance with requisite formalities.
Topics: Terminal Dues, Gratuity Payment