Authority: High Court at Calcutta
Order Date: 24 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Kashi Nath Roy, former employee of West Bengal Transport Corporation Limited, retired on superannuation on 31 Oct 2024.
- Respondents: State of West Bengal and associated authorities, including West Bengal Transport Corporation Ltd.
- Issue: Provident Fund dues were released to the petitioner only on 9 Sep 2025, creating an approximate 11‑month delay.
- Legal principle: A retired employee’s right to receive retiral dues on the date of superannuation is statutory; any delay entitles the employee to interest on the delayed amount.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs the corporation and state respondents to pay simple interest at 6% per annum on the PF amount, calculated from 31 Oct 2024 until actual payment.
- The interest must be paid within four months of the order’s communication.
- In case of default in paying the directed interest, an additional simple interest of 2% (total 8% per annum) will be levied on the PF dues.
- The writ petition stands disposed of.
Topics: Provident Fund, Interest Award, Judicial Order