C.Tamilgnanapazham, Aged 64 Years v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN C.Tamilgnanapazham ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai - Bangalore Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram - 631 552.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay 10% interest for the belated payment of Gratuity to the Petitioner. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondents : Mrs.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay 10% interest for the belated payment of Gratuity to the Petitioner.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was working as a driver in the 1st respondent corporation from 27.03.1999 and after completion of unblemished service, he retired from service on 31.05.2019. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 23.01.2021 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioner submitted representation to the respondents on 10.12.2024. Since the same did not considered, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 2/5

4. The learned Standing Counsel for the 1st respondent would fairly concede that in view of the similar orders passed by this Court in W.P.Nos 40031, 33742 and 35806 of 2024, they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

5. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay the eligible and admissible amount with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the belated payment of terminal benefits, from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/5

7. In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

03.06.2025 jas Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai - Bangalore Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram - 631 552.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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