Goutam Sengupta v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

20.

(DL) 16.12.2025 Ct. No. 02 (Suvendu)

IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA

Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction (Appellate Side) W.P.A. 28071 OF 2025 GOUTAM SENGUPTA VS.

THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & OTHERS Mrs. Susmita Dey (Basu), Adv.

Mr. Antorik Dawn, Adv.

...for the Petitioner Mr. N.C. Bihani, Sr. Adv.

Mr. Soumyajit Ghosh, Adv.

...for C.S.T.C.

1.

Affidavit-of-service filed on behalf of the petitioner is taken on record.

2.

Petitioner was an employee of Calcutta State Transport Corporation (for short, 'Corporation') who retired on superannuation on 31st August, 2024. Petitioner has prayed for consolidation of leave encashment benefits based on calculation of 300 days, not 180 days, in terms of Clause IX of memo dated 17th September, 2009 issued by the Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, Transport Department.

3.

Corporation is represented by learned advocate.

4.

It is pointed out by learned advocate representing the petitioner that a representation has been made addressed to the Managing Director of the Corporation being respondent no. 5 for enhancement of leave encashment benefits. This Court finds that said representation needs to be considered by the appropriate authority. Respondent no. 5 is directed to take decision on the representation dated 2nd January, 2025 claiming leave encashment benefits for further period of 120 days by eight weeks from the date of communication of this order. Respondent no. 5 shall pass reasoned order and same shall be communicated to the petitioner by ten days thereafter.

5.

In the event decision is taken to enhance leave encashment benefits, consequential steps shall be taken by the concerned respondent authorities for releasing same to the petitioner.

6.

Writ petition stands disposed of.

7.

Urgent photostat certified copy of the order, if applied for, be given to the parties, upon usual undertakings.

(SAUGATA BHATTACHARYYA, J.)