Authority: Calcutta High Court
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Sanjay Kumar Ray vs The Calcutta State Transport Corporation (WBTC) & Ors., with representation for EPF.
- The petitioner seeks a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (as amended), alleging that CSTC failed to transmit approximately 90% of his CPF contributions despite a demand letter from EPFO dated 26 August 2024 indicating Rs.3,66,050 due with interest as of 31 October 2024.
- The court notes the petitioner is unaware of the updated amount required for transmission.
Court Directions
- The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Barrackpore, is directed to calculate the amount due up to the end of September 2026 and inform CSTC.
- CSTC must transmit the calculated amount to EPFO by 30 November 2026.
- CSTC shall pay the petitioner the balance of CPF with 6% per annum interest from the day after retirement until actual payment; if payment is delayed beyond the deadline, an additional 2% interest applies.
- Upon receipt of the amount, higher pension under EPS shall be disbursed to the petitioner from October 2026.
Final Outcome
The order disposes of WPA 21818 of 2026, granting the petitioner entitlement to a higher EPS pension effective October 2026, subject to the stipulated calculations, transmissions, and interest payments; no costs awarded.
Topics: Pension, Employees' Provident Fund, Legal Order