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N.Murugesan v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Kovai Ltd

2025-03-27Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN N.Murugesan ... Petitioner Vs The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Erode Region, Rep.by its Managing Director Erode. ... Respondent Prayer :- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent 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.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ajoy Khose For Respondent : Mr.M.Murali Vinodh Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent 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.

2. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the respondent would pay the eligible amount to the petitioner with interest @ 6% p.a.

3. The respondent may examine the Service Register of the petitioner and examine the eligible amount payable to him and pay the same with 6% interest p.a. from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

27.03.2025 dpq (5/6) Index: Yes/No Speaking order / Non speaking order To The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Erode Region, Rep.by its Managing Director Erode.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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