R.Rajendran v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.No.12193 of 2025 R.Rajendran .. 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, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commutation

of Pension and Earned Leave salary amount to the petitioner within the stipulated time.

For Petitioner .. Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondents .. Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction to pay interest at 6% per annum towards the belated settlement of terminal benefits like Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commutation of Pension and Earned Leave Salary to the petitioner.

2.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition it had been stated that the petitioner had joined the 2nd respondent Corporation as Driver and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 18.02.2022. The petitioner was serving as Special Grade Driver. It had been stated that the Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commutation of Pension and Earned Leave Salary was paid after 12 months from the date of retirement. For that 12 months, the petitioner seeks interest at 6% per annum. In this connection, the petitioner had given a representation dated 18.03.2025.

3.A direction is issued to the respondents to examine the representation dated 18.03.2025 and to examine the service register of the petitioner and it would only be in the interest of the respondents that necessary interest component is paid immediately to the petitioner, as otherwise the liability would only increase. The respondents are also directed to pay 6% interest per annum to the petitioner and this would be effective from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement. The entire procedure be completed within a period of eight months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To 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, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J.

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