Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri
Order Date: August 13, 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner (father of Ms. Taniya Bhoumik, former Head Teacher of Tindharia Girls High School, Darjeeling) vs. Respondent: State of West Bengal & Ors.
- Nature: Writ Petition (WPA 1655 of 2026) seeking interest on delayed pension and arrear pension payments.
- Key dates: Retirement on 31‑01‑2025; Pension Payment Order issued on 25‑09‑2025; Pension and arrear pension received on 10‑10‑2025; Petition heard and judgment delivered on 13‑08‑2026.
- Allegations: Pension payable from retirement date was not paid on time; petitioner claimed interest from 01‑02‑2025 for delayed payment.
- Court’s reasoning: Pension is the employee’s property; any delay entitles the employee to interest.
Directions
- The Director of Pension, Provident Fund and Group Insurance and the concerned Treasury Officer are directed to pay interest on the arrear pension at 8% per annum from the date of death until actual receipt.
- The payment and interest calculation must be completed within eight weeks from the communication of this order.
- In case of further default, an additional 2% per annum interest shall accrue until the petitioner receives the amount.
- No affidavits are required; allegations in the writ petition are not deemed admitted.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition (WPA 1655 of 2026) is disposed of without any order as to costs.
- A certified photostat of the order may be furnished expeditiously if applied for.
Topics: Pension Interest, Judicial Order