Niaz Ahmed v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

21.05.2024 Court No.13 Item No.78 AP WPA 12736 of 2024 Niaz Ahmed Vs.

The State of West Bengal and Ors.

Mr. Narattam Acharyya ... For the Petitioner.

Ms. Deblina Chattaraj Ms. Angana Dutta ... For the Respondent Corporation.

Mr. Bishnupada Jana ... For the State.

1.

Affidavit of service filed by the learned Advocate for the petitioner in Court today be kept on record. 2.

The petitioner claims interest on delayed payment of terminal benefits. The petitioner superannuated from service of the WBTCL on 30th June, 2023. He received his terminal benefits of Rs.27,54,630/- towards provident fund on 10.01.2024.

3.

The petitioner is entitled to interest for the period from 01.07.2023 to 10.01.2024 at the rate of 6 percent per annum. Let the same be paid to the petitioner by the WBTCL within a period of one month from date. 4.

In default of payment as directed above, the rate of interest shall stand increased to 9 per cent per annum. 5.

The writ petition is disposed of.

6.

There will be no order as to costs.

7.

Urgent Photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, be given to the parties, on priority basis. (Rajasekhar Mantha, J.)