G.Krishnamurthy v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 21.03.2025 Coram THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN G.Krishnamurthy ... Petitioner -Versus1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar Illar, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 % per annum the belated payment of his Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and commuted value of pension within a time.
For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lakshminarayanan For Respondents : Mrs.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel
ORDER
The writ petition has been filed in the nature of a mandamus seeking interest for the belated payment of Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and Commuted value of pension.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the respondents also.
3. The respondents may examine the service records of the petitioner and examine whether the aforesaid amounts had been paid with delay and if it had been paid with delay, pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. This exercise must be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 21.03.2025 nl Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non speaking order
To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632 009.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar Illar, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.
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