Authority: Calcutta High Court
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Sailen Shee, retired employee of Calcutta Tramways Company (1978) Limited, now West Bengal Transport Corporation Limited, retired on 31‑01‑2024.
- Respondents: State of West Bengal & others, including West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) as employer.
- The petitioner filed writ petition WPA 22316 of 2026 seeking interest on delayed release of provident fund (PF) dues, which were paid on 16‑01‑2025, over a year after retirement.
- The court noted that a retired employee has a statutory right to receive PF dues on the date of superannuation and is entitled to interest for any delay.
Final Outcome
- The court directed WBTC to pay simple interest at 6% per annum on the PF amount, calculated from the retirement date (31‑01‑2024) to the actual payment date, and to make the payment within four months of the order.
- In case of default, the interest rate rises to 8% per annum (6% + additional 2%).
- The writ petition is disposed of.
Topics: Provident Fund, Judicial Order