CALCUTTA PORT TRUST vs ANADI KUMAR DAS (CAPT)

The Supreme Court addressed an interlocutory application regarding the disbursement of pension arrears to the respondent, Anadi Kumar Das, following its earlier judgment dated 13.11.2013. The Court held that the Calcutta Port Trust must comply with the directive to allow the respondent to switch from the CPF scheme to the pension scheme as per the Circular dated 19.02.1986. The Court emphasized that the option exercised by the respondent was condoned, and the financial implications of this decision were acknowledged, including potential liabilities amounting to Rs. 10,191.22 crores in arrears.