J.Jothimanysolomon v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.02.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.No.4482 of 2025 1.J.Jothimani Solomon 2.A.George Fernandas .. Petitioners Vs.

1.The Managing Director, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O., Villupuram - 605 401.

2.The General Manager, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai Bangalore National Highway, Karapettai, Kanchipuram - 631 552.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

.. Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 10% interest towards belated settlement of terminal benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioners.

For Petitioner .. Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For R1 & R2 .. Ms.Pavithra, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction to pay interest at 10% per annum towards the belated settlement of terminal benefits like Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Salary and commutation of pension amount, to the petitioners. In this connection, the petitioners had given representation on 21.11.2024. The details are as follows:

Sl.N o.

Name, Design.

St.No., Date of Retirement / VRS Details of Amount Paid Amount Paid on Delay in months Jothimany Solomon, Spl. Gr. Driver, 42196, VRS on 30.04.2020 Commutation - 4,58,324/- Leave Salary - 89,536/- PF - 5,83,967/- Gratuity - 5,83,967/- 01.11.2024 12 months A.George Fernands, Spl. Gr. Non - ITI, 18564, VRS on 31.01.2020 Commutation - ------------ Leave Salary - 2,86,173/- PF - 4,58,824/- Gratuity - 3,25,419/- 02.06.2021 15 months

3.A direction is issued to the respondents to examine the representations dated 21.11.2024 and it would only be in the interest of the respondents that necessary interest component is paid immediately to the petitioners, as otherwise the liability would only increase. The respondents are also directed to pay 6% interest per annum to the petitioners and this would be effective from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. The entire procedure be completed within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

12.02.2025 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No smv To 1.The Managing Director, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O., Villupuram - 605 401.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J.

smv 2.The General Manager, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai Bangalore National Highway, Karapettai, Kanchipuram - 631 552.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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