Madras High CourtWP/11855/2025disposed of

K.Manickavasagan (Pr No.14832) v. Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation

2025-04-03Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.04.2025 Coram THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN K.Manickavasagan ... Petitioner -Versus1.Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (Coimbatore) Ltd., rep. by its Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

2.Tamilnadu State Transport Corporations Employees' Pension Fund Trust, rep. by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.21,735/- towards arrears of difference in pension for the period from 01.05.2022 to Jan 2023; to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.90,769/- towards difference in earned leave and medical leave salary; a sum of Rs.18,500/- towards the amount payable under the Post Recruitment Benefit Fund Scheme; a sum of Rs.4,500/- towards the IRT Contributions; to pay the petitioner the amount payable under the family benefit fund scheme; together with interest at the rate of 12% per annum and to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 12% per annum for the belated payment of Rs.10,68,577/- towards PF and for the

belated payment of Rs.50,711/- towards earned leave/medical leave salary, within a specified time frame.

For Petitioner : Mr.Krishnasamy R.

For Respondents : Mr.C.Gouthamaraj, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed in the nature of a mandamus seeking arrears of difference in pension, difference in earned leave and medical leave salary, IRT contributions and interest for the belated payments towards PF and earned leave/medical leave salary.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the respondents.

3. The respondents may examine the service register of the petitioner and examine whether any amount is due and payable to the petitioner and if so, pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of disbursal. The respondents may also examine whether any amount had been paid with delay and if so, pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the said amount from the date of retirement till the date of disbursal. 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. 03.04.2025 nl Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non speaking order To 1.Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (Coimbatore) Ltd., rep. by its Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 43.

2.Tamilnadu State Transport Corporations Employees' Pension Fund Trust, rep. by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

03.04.2025