Authority: High Court (Bench of Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra)
Order Date: 22 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Dharani Dhar Mandal & Anr., former employees of the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSSTC).
- Respondents: North Bengal State Transport Corporation & others.
- The petitioners allege they have been denied benefits under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) as per Government Order No. 6075‑F dated 21 June 1990.
- They made formal representations to the corporation on 30 December 2019, again in December 2022, and once more in September 2025, none of which were acted upon.
- The writ petition seeks consideration of these representations and grant of the CAS benefits.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs Respondent No. 2 (NBSSTC) to consider the petitioners' representations and, if necessary, conduct a hearing.
- NBSSTC must pass a reasoned order disposing of the matter by 31 August 2026.
- The writ petition is disposed of with no order as to costs.
- An urgent certified copy of the order may be issued to the parties upon usual undertakings.
Topics: Employment Benefits, Public Transport