Authority: Calcutta High Court
Order Date: 02 July (year not specified)
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Saraswati Bauri, seeking unpaid pension, provident fund, and gratuity benefits of her late husband who was employed with Dalmiya Colliery (later merged with Bonjemehari Colliery).
- Respondents: M/s. Eastern Coalfields Limited (Respondent No.1) and other respondents, including the paying authority (Respondent No.9).
- The petitioner alleges that no pension or other retirement benefits have been paid since 1993.
- Respondent No.1 contended that due to the lapse of time, relevant papers and documents are not traceable, hindering forwarding to Respondent No.9.
Final Outcome
- The petitioner must submit all available particulars and documents to Respondent No.1 by 15 July 2026, accompanied by a covering letter.
- Respondent No.1 shall forward the submitted documents to Respondent No.9 within one week of receipt.
- Respondent No.9 will decide on the disbursement of pension and provident fund.
- The petitioner must also submit all documents required for a gratuity claim to Respondent No.1 by 20 July 2026.
- Respondent No.1 will decide on gratuity eligibility within two weeks of receipt; if ineligible, a reasoned order will be issued.
- The writ petition is disposed of with no order as to costs.
Topics: Pension Claim, Coal Industry