M.Ravichandran v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-03-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN

1. M.Ravichandran Staff No. Mvr501 Petitioner Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(salem) Limited, No. 12,Ramakrishna Road, Salem -636 007.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharampuri.

3.The Administrator, TNSTC Employees Pension Funds Trust, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Salary amount and consequently direct the Respondents to

pay the Leave Encashment amount, D.A arrears and last 9 days salary with interest within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner J.Pradeep For Respondents Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking interest for the delayed payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Salary amount and Leave Encashment amount, D.A arrears and last 9 days salary.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the respondents. 3.The respondents may examine the service register of the petitioner and examine whether the Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Salary had been paid with delay and if paid with delay, pay interest at 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. The respondents may also examine whether the petitioner had been paid the Leave Encashment amount, D.A arrears and last 9 days salary and whether the petitioner is entitled for the same. If the petitioner is entitled for the

same, pay the eligible amount together with interest at 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. This exercise should be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 26-03-2025 sli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.

12,Ramakrishna Road,, Salem -636 007.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharampuri.

3.The Administrator, Tnstc Employees Pension Funds Trust, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN J.

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