R.Somasundaram,(Rtd Staff No. Am0223), v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.04.2025 Coram THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN R.Somasundaram ... Petitioner -VersusThe Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and other unsettled benefits of Arrears of Surrender Leave Salary for the year of 2009-2011 & 2017-2018 and 10 days salary with effect from 01.05.2023 within the stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent : Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed in the nature of mandamus seeking

interest for the belated payment of arrears of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and other unsettled benefits of Arrears of Surrender Leave Salary. The petitioner also seeks salary for the last 10 days worked by the petitioner.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the respondent.

3. The respondent may examine the service register of the petitioner whether the aforesaid amount had been paid with delay and also examine whether all benefits had been paid. If there is a delay, then the respondent must pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of disbursal and if any amount had not been paid, the same should be paid together with interest. The entire exercise must be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01.04.2025 nl Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non speaking order

To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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