Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri
Order Date: 01.10.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Jagai Chandra Das, former Indian Army employee (service from 16 Nov 1983 to 30 Nov 2000) and re‑employed as constable in West Bengal Police under Ex‑Servicemen category from 16 Aug 2023, superannuated on 31 Mar 2026 at age 60.
- Respondents: State of West Bengal and the Commissioner of Police, Siliguri Police Commissionerate Headquarters (2nd respondent).
- Allegation: Pensionary benefits due from the police service have not been granted post‑superannuation.
- Representation: Petitioner submitted a representation to the concerned authority on 7 Jan 2026, which remains pending.
- Procedural note: No affidavit was invited; therefore, allegations in the writ petition are deemed not admitted.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs the Commissioner of Police, Siliguri Police Commissionerate, to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 7 Jan 2026 within four weeks from the date of communication of this order, providing a reasonable hearing to all concerned, including the petitioner.
- The authority’s decision must be communicated to the petitioner within one week of disposal.
- The writ petition is disposed of without any order as to costs.
- An urgent certified website copy of the order may be provided to parties upon compliance with requisite formalities.
Topics: Pension, Police, Judicial Order