C.Dasarathan v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN C.Dasarathan ...

Petitioner VS.

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.

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Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a 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 Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity. For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Lakshminarayanan For Respondents :

Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

O R D E R

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This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus, seeking a direction against the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity. The petitioner had given a representation on 18.02.2025.

2.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it is stated that the petitioner joined the respondent Transport Corporation on 29.06.1996 and retired from service upon attaining the age of superannuation on 30.04.2023. 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 respondents 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 2/4

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.

02.04.2025 (1/2) Index : Yes / No : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No TK 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.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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