WPA/24187/2026 of BINOJ KUMAR SINGH Vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS. on 16 September 2026

1. The affidavit of service filed today is taken on record.

2. The petitioner is a retired employee of the Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC). He retired from service on January 31, 2025 upon attaining the age of superannuation.

3. The petitioner prays for interest on account of delayed payment of his first instalment Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Gratuity which have been paid belatedly.

4. In view of the above, the instant writ petition is disposed of by directing the Managing Director of the Calcutta State Transport Corporation to pay interest on the delayed payment of the terminal benefits of the petitioner calculated at the rate of six percent per annum payable on and from the next date of retirement till the date of actual payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order.

5. The rate of 6% being a reasonable rate of interest, keeping in mind the interest rate given by the banks on fixed deposits.

6. In the event the interest on the delayed payment of terminal benefits is not cleared within the time period stipulated hereinabove, then additional two percent, that is, 6+2=8 percent simple interest shall be paid to the petitioner on and from the next date of retirement till the date of actual payment.

7. At the time of extending the benefits as aforestated towards interest on delayed payment of terminal benefits, if required, the State authorities shall provide the necessary funds to the CSTC.

8. With the afore-stated directions, the writ petition is disposed of.

9. There shall, however, be no order as to costs.

10. Urgent Photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, be given to the parties on priority basis.

(Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, J.)