Rajen Lama v. the State of West Bengal and Ors.
Pension – condonation of shortfall in qualifying service
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court, Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench; WPA 295 of 2026; Rajen Lama; pension; condonation of shortfall in qualifying service; DCRB Scheme, 1981; delayed issuance of appointment letter; notional benefit of ten years qualifying service; written examination 17.02.2002; interview letter 28.01.2002; appointment 18.02.2013; superannuation 31.05.2022; District Inspector of Schools (Primary Education), Darjeeling; four months' timeline; no arrears of salary; no interest on delayed pension; Bansi Badan Kole Vs. The State of West Bengal and ors., WPA 10763 of 2023 (judgment dated 05.08.2024); WPA 20651 of 2024 (order dated 20.08.2024); Shampa Dutt (Paul), J.
What did the court decide?
Respondent nos. 2 to 6 directed to grant notional benefit to the petitioner by treating him to be in service for the qualifying period of ten years; District Inspector of Schools (Primary Education), Darjeeling directed to process the pension file and ensure payment of pension within four months of communication of the order; petitioner excluded from salary for the unworked period and from interest on delayed pension.