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M.Bappu v. The General Manager

2026-03-05Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. No. 8691 of 2026 M.Bappu SP.Gr.Conductor, CR61850, W/o Mebaboob Basha, No.24, Kakkan Street, Sitandi Mandapam, Vichoor Post, Chengalpattu District 603103.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The General Manager TNSTC (Villupuram) Ltd., Kanchpuram Region, Chennai-Bangalore Highways, Karapetti, Kancheepuram 631552.

2. The Administrator TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.

..Respondent(s) The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F., and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent(s):

Mr. A. Vinothraj Standing Counsel for R1

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 10% for the belated payment of gratuity, provident fund and commutation of pension to the petitioner.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation had retired from service on 30.09.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 25.08.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 27.09.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

05-03-2026 Asi To

1. The General Manager TNSTC (Villupuram) Ltd., Kanchpuram Region, chennai-Bangalore Highways, Karapetti, Kancheepuram 631552.

2. The Administrator TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.

P.T.ASHA, J.

Asi W.P. No. 8691 of 2026 05-03-2026