P.Akkammal Devi v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN W.P.No.1509 of 2025

1. P. Akkammal Devi

2. P.N. Umamaheswari .. Petitioners

Versus

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ( Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram

...Respondent

Prayer: This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 10% interest on the belated payment of difference in Gratuity and Leave Salary payable to the petitioners from the date of retirement to till date of payment made to the petitioners and pass orders. For Petitioners : Mr.S. T. Varadarajulu For Respondent : Mr.R. Venkatesa Perumal, Standing counsel 1/5

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

2. This writ petition is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 10% interest on the belated payment of difference in Gratuity and Leave Salary payable to the petitioners from the date of retirement to till date of payment made to the petitioners and pass orders.

3.The case of the petitioners is that the petitioners joined in the Respondent Transport Corporation as Junior Assistant and retired as Super Superintendent. The petitioners retired during the year 2017 after rendering nearly 29 to 31 years. The grievance of the petitioners is that eventhough the petitioners retired during the year 2017 their terminal benefits were settled belatedly on 25.09.2024. Due to which the petitioner gave a representation to the respondents on 20.11.2024. However, no 2/5

action has been taken by the respondents till date. Hence this petition. 4.The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would be suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders.

5.The learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioners will be considered and will pay the eligible amount with 6% interest P.A as per the earlier orders of this Court.

6.Considering the facts of the case and the submissions made by either side counsel, this Court directs the Respondent/Corporation to pay the eligible amount as payable to the petitioners along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delay period in settling the said amount. This payment shall be made within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, it will fetch an interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became 3/5

due and payable till the date of actual disbursement. 7.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.

22.01.2025 1/2 Speaking order : Yes/No Index : Yes/No smn To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ( Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram 4/5

V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN, J.

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