Authority: Calcutta High Court (Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra)
Order Date: 07.07.2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Surajit Das (retired employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation) vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors.
- Representation: Ms. Susmita Dey (Basu) and Mr. Kaustav Ghosh for the petitioner; Mr. N.C. Bihani, Sr. Adv. and Ms. Sahina Sumi for the C.S.T.C.; Ms. Aparna Banerjee, learned AGP and Mr. Subit Majumdar for the State.
- Background: The petitioner retired after attaining superannuation age on 30 September 2025 (also noted as retirement on 30 June 2025) and alleges non‑payment of his statutory provident fund (PF) dues. He received gratuity and leave encashment belatedly.
- Prayer: Full payment of PF dues along with interest for delayed gratuity and leave encashment.
- Procedural Note: Affidavit of service filed in Court today is taken on record.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of by directing the Managing Director of Calcutta State Transport Corporation to release the petitioner’s full PF dues within twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order.
- The amount due shall attract simple interest at 6% per annum, calculated from the next date of retirement until actual payment, and the same rate applies to delayed gratuity and leave encashment.
- If the dues are not disbursed within the stipulated twelve‑week period, an additional 2% simple interest (total 8% per annum) shall be payable to the petitioner.
- The State authorities are instructed to provide any necessary funds to CSTC to meet these obligations.
- No proof of service upon respondent No.6; a copy of the writ petition and this order must be served upon respondent No.6 for compliance.
- The order also directs that an urgent photostat certified copy of the order, if applied for, be supplied to the parties upon completion of all requisite formalities.
Topics: Provident Fund, Employment Law, State Transport