Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri
Order Date: August 13, 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ms. Taniya Bhoumik (advocate) on behalf of the deceased father, an approved Panchayet Karmee of Nikamtara Gram Panchayet, Darjeeling district, who died on 08‑08‑2024.
- Respondents: State of West Bengal & Others, represented by Mr. Salok Sah and Ms. Manisha Dutta (advocates); also includes the Director of Pension, Provident Fund and Group Insurance and the concerned Treasury Officer.
- The petitioner sought interest on delayed pension and gratuity payments, alleging that although a Pension Payment Order was issued on 27‑02‑2026, the pension and arrear pension were only received on 18‑03‑2026, and the entitlement from the date of retirement had not been paid.
- The court noted that pension is the employee’s property and delay entitles the employee to interest.
Final Outcome
- Respondents, the Director of Pension, Provident Fund and Group Insurance and the Treasury Officer are directed to pay interest on the gratuity and arrear pension at 8% per annum from the date of death (09‑08‑2024) until actual payment, to be completed within eight weeks of this order.
- In case of default, an additional 2% per annum interest accrues until payment is made.
- The writ petition (WPA 1654 of 2026) is disposed of without any order as to costs; a certified photostat of the order may be obtained.
Topics: Pension, Interest, Court Order