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S.Swaminathan v. The Managing Director

2025-04-04Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN S.Swaminathan ...

Petitioner VS.

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

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri.

3.The Administrator TNSTC Employees Pension Trust Thiruvalluvar House No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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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 disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Salary, within the stipulated time.

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For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondents :

Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus, seeking a direction against the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Salary. The petitioner had given a representation on 18.03.2025.

2.2.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it is stated that the petitioner joined the respondent Transport Corporation on 01.08.1988 as Driver and retired from service upon attaining the age of superannuation on 20.12.2022. The petitioner was serving as Selection Grade Senior Driver. According to the petitioner, the terminal benefits were disbursed with a delay and he now seeks interest for the delayed period.

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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 shall be completed within a period of six 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.

04.04.2025 Index : Yes / No : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No TK 3/4

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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