Calcutta Port Trust & Ors vs Anadi Kumar Das (Capt) & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed whether a retired employee of the Calcutta Port Trust could opt for a Pension Scheme after 18 years of retirement. The Court held that the respondent's application to opt for the Pension Scheme, despite missing multiple deadlines, was not valid as he had not exercised his option during the specified periods outlined in the circulars dated 29.5.1962, 11.8.1979, and subsequent notifications. The Court emphasized that the Pension Scheme was clearly communicated and the respondent's failure to opt in a timely manner precluded his claim, thus upholding the High Court's dismissal of his application.