M.Jeyapaul v. The Management Of Tamilnasdu State Transport Corporation Ltd

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.03.2025 Coram THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN M.Jeyapaul ... Petitioner -VersusThe Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Coimbatore ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.05.2023 to 11.02.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves/Already Surrendered Earned Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ajoy Khose For Respondent : Mr.M.Murali Vinodh, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The 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 EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leave/Surrendered Earned Leave

2. Heard the learned counsel for the respondent.

3. The respondent may examine the service register of the petitioner and examine whether the aforesaid amount had been paid with delay and if so, pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement.

4. The entire exercise must be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

25.03.2025 nl Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non speaking order

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

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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