Authority: Court (Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, J.)

Order Date: 22 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: YOUDHISTHIR DAS, retired from service on attaining normal age of superannuation on 31 January 2020 from The Durgapur Projects Limited (DPL).
  • Respondent: The Durgapur Projects Limited & others, represented by Advocate Mr. Sujit Sankar Koley.
  • Issue: Petitioner alleges that the Revised Old Pension Scheme (ROPA) benefit was provided from a later date, resulting in delayed payment of revised gratuity on the basis of revised pay.
  • Prayer: Grant of interest on account of delayed payment of gratuity.
  • Admission: DPL acknowledges that ROPA came into effect on 30 October 2020.

Court Directions

1. Respondents Nos. 2 and 4 (DPL) are directed to calculate and disburse interest on the gratuity revised under ROPA at 6% per annum from the date of accrual until actual payment.

2. The calculated interest amount must be paid within six months from the date of communication of this order.

3. If the amount is not paid within the stipulated period, an additional interest of 2% per annum (totaling 8% per annum) shall be payable by the authorities to the petitioner.

4. The writ‑petition is disposed of.

5. An urgent photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, shall be supplied to the parties upon compliance with all requisite formalities.

Final Outcome

  • Durgapur Projects Limited must pay interest on the revised gratuity at 6% per annum, with a possible additional 2% per annum if payment is delayed beyond six months, and the petition is dismissed.

Topics: Legal Order, Gratuity Interest