Vinayagam 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 Vinayagam ... 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.

... 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 for the belated payment of his surrender leave salary and gratuity amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court.

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 surrender of leave salary and gratuity.

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.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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