R.Sevaraj v. The Management Of

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.03.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.No.8688 of 2025 R.Selvaraj ...

Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore.

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Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.02.2023 to 29.10.2024, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Ajoy Khose For Respondent :

Mr.M.Murali Vinodh, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus, seeking a direction against the respondent to pay interest for the belated payment of his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's 1/4

Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves. The petitioner had given a representation on 03.01.2025.

2. In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it is stated that the petitioner joined the respondent Transport Corporation as 'Conductor' on 20.03.1989 and retired from service upon attaining the age of superannuation on 31.01.2023. According to the petitioner, the terminal benefits were disbursed with a delay and he now seeks interest for the delayed period.

3. A direction is therefore issued to the respondent to examine the petitioner's Service Register and verify the date when the amount was disbursed. If it is found that the amount was disbursed with delay, interest at the rate of 6% per annum shall be granted from the date of retirement until the actual date of disbursement. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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13.03.2025 Index : Yes / No : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No vum To The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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