Calcutta High Court : Pension is a Legal Right, Not Charity and Should Not Be Delayed

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Hooghly Chinsurah municipality to immediately release pension payments to 148 retired Group D employees.

The Court stressed that pensions are a legal right earned through years of service, not acts of charity, and must not be delayed even by a single day.

Highlighting the crucial role of timely financial support for retirees, the Court reinforced that pension payments are a matter of legal obligation.

The directive serves as a reminder to municipal bodies to ensure accountability and uphold the welfare of former employees.