Mahadev Mahato Secures DLP Terminal Dues

Authority: Calcutta High Court (High Court at Calcutta)

Order Date: 08 September 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner Mahadev Mahato vs. The Durgapur Projects Limited (DLP) and others.
• Nature: Writ petition (WPA 24067 of 2026) seeking payment of terminal dues after retirement.
• Background: Petitioner retired from DLP on 31 August 2024. Terminal dues (gratuity and leave encashment) were sanctioned on 1 August 2026 but remained unpaid.
• Submissions: Petitioner's counsel (Mr. Siddhartha Sarkar) argued entitlement to immediate payment; respondents' counsel (Mr. Sujit Sankar Koley, Mr. S. Deb) contested delay.
• Court Findings: Recognised terminal dues as legal entitlement; noted delay despite sanction.

Final Outcome

• Respondent Nos. 2 and 4 are ordered to disburse the gratuity and leave encashment within eight weeks from the date of this order.
• Payment must include simple interest at 6% per annum, calculated from the retirement date (31 Aug 2024) to the actual payment date.
• The writ petition is disposed of.
• Parties may obtain an urgent photostat certified copy of the order upon compliance with requisite formalities.

Topics: Employee Benefits, Legal Order