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Transport
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Increased legal scrutiny of state transport corporations in India is exposing potential financial liabilities related to employee benefits. Recent court orders consistently direct corporations like CSTC to settle outstanding Provident Fund (PF) balances, gratuity, and leave encashment for retired employees, with simple interest penalties ranging from 6% to 8% per annum for delayed payments. These rulings underscore the importance of timely compliance with statutory obligations and may necessitate additional funding to meet these obligations, potentially impacting operational budgets. The ongoing legal proceedings suggest continued scrutiny of these corporations' financial practices and their impact on employee welfare.
Supreme Court Condones Delay in Zalke Petition
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.25913/2025 filed by Dattatraya Kisanrao Zalke against Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation.
Supreme Court, chaired by Justice Dipankar Datta, condon
Supreme Court Grants Leave: Reena vs KSRTC
The Supreme Court heard Special Leave petitions (Nos. 18284‑18287/2025) filed by REENA against the Managing Director of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.
On 06‑08‑2026 the Court granted leav
Luman Industries Review Petition Dismissed by SC
The Supreme Court dismissed Luman Industries Ltd's review petition (Inherent Jurisdiction Review Petition No. 9683/2026) against Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation.
The order noted no appare
Supreme Court Remands Tamil Nadu Transport Dispute
Supreme Court granted special leave appeal and remanded the case to the High Court Single Judge for merits.
The dispute concerns dismissal of a workman from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corp (Kumbakonam
All India Bus Owners Appeal Listed Aug 19
Supreme Court heard petition for special leave to appeal by All India Tourist Permit Bus Owners Association against Rajasthan state judgment dated 19‑05‑2026.
Petition stems from High Court of Rajasth
CSTC to Release PF Dues, 6% Interest
Retired CSTC employee Subhas Rajan Bhowmik claimed only 10% of provident fund received and delayed gratuity/leave salary.
Calcutta High Court ordered Managing Director of CSTC to pay the remaining PF
CSTC Retiree Granted Full PF, 6% Interest
Court directs Calcutta State Transport Corp to release the balance provident fund dues to retired employee Himangshu Mondal.
The order mandates 6% simple interest on PF, gratuity and leave encashment
CSTC Ordered to Pay Dues, 6% Interest
Retired CSTC employee Buddha Dev Basu claimed only 10% of PF dues received, leave salary unpaid, and delayed gratuity.
Calcutta High Court ordered CSTC MD to release balance PF and leave salary within
High Court Dismisses N.W.K.R.T.C. Writ Petition
Divisional Controllers of N.W.K.R.T.C. filed WP No.60461/09 challenging a 2007 Labour Court order.
Court gave two weeks to comply with objections; advocate failed to do so.
Petition dismissed by Justi
CSTC Must Pay Retiree Dues, 6% Interest
Retired CSTC employee Suprakash Dutta, who left on 31 Jan 2026, sought payment of pending provident fund, gratuity, and leave encashment.
The Calcutta High Court ordered CSTC to release the balance du
CSTC to Disburse Dearness Allowance to Retiree
Retired CSTC employee Sunil Kumar Das filed writ alleging pension lacks dearness allowance.
Court relied on earlier Prosun Talukdar judgment directing CSTC to include DA in gratuity and pension per me
Shambhu Debnath Secures Full PF Dues
Court orders Calcutta State Transport Corp to release the petitioner’s remaining provident fund dues, previously only 10% paid.
The dues must be paid with simple interest at 6% per annum from retireme