Authority: Calcutta High Court
Order Date: 18 December 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Rabin Ghosh Dostidar vs Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and Respondents Nos.1,2,3.
- The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) of 1995.
- EPFO issued a demand letter on 26 July 2024 requiring the petitioner to deposit Rs.7,67,006 plus interest; the petitioner claimed inability to pay due to non‑receipt of PF dues.
- The court considered the demand and the petitioner’s claim.
Final Outcome
- The petitioner must pay the calculated amount (Rs.7,67,006) with additional interest for the period 01‑Oct‑2024 to 15‑Jul‑2026; the exact calculation to be provided by 31 July 2026.
- Payment must be made by 20 August 2026.
- Upon receipt, the authority shall disburse the higher pension from September 2026 under EPS.
- The writ petition is disposed; no order as to costs.
- Parties may obtain an urgent certified copy of the order upon usual undertakings.
Topics: Pension, Legal Order