DHIMAN BHATTACHARYA DEBDUTTA BASU vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS — WPO /124/2026
Case under No Act Section NA. Disposed: Contested--DISPOSED on 23rd March 2026.
CNR: WBCHCO0009512026
Filing Number
WPO /125/2026
Filing Date
16-03-2026
Registration No
WPO /124/2026
Registration Date
16-03-2026
Judge
HON'BLE JUSTICE AMRITA SINHA
Coram
HON'BLE JUSTICE AMRITA SINHA
Bench Type
Single Bench
Judicial Branch
CURRENT RECORD DEPARTMENT
Decision Date
23rd March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--DISPOSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
DHIMAN BHATTACHARYA DEBDUTTA BASU
Respondent(s)
THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE JUSTICE AMRITA SINHA
COURT APPLICATIONS UNDER ART.226
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23-03-2026 | COURT APPLICATIONS UNDER ART.226 |
Orders
Case Summary The High Court at Calcutta allowed the writ petition and held that the petitioner, who retired on January 31, 2024, is entitled to interest on delayed Provident Fund dues released on February 10, 2026. The court recognized that retiral dues are a statutory right, not a discretionary bounty, and directed the employer to pay 6% simple interest per annum from retirement date to actual payment within four months, with an additional 2% penalty (8% total) for non-compliance. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary The High Court at Calcutta allowed the writ petition and held that the petitioner, who retired on January 31, 2024, is entitled to interest on delayed Provident Fund dues released on February 10, 2026. The court recognized that retiral dues are a statutory right, not a discretionary bounty, and directed the employer to pay 6% simple interest per annum from retirement date to actual payment within four months, with an additional 2% penalty (8% total) for non-compliance. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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