Madras High CourtWP/13492/2024disposed of

R.Aruldass (Staff No. 13010) v. Tamilnadu State Transport

2024-06-03Honourable Mr Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.06.2024 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY R. Aruldass ... Petitioner

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Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep.by its Managing Director Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of P.F, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity at the rate of 12% per annum within a specified time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Krishnaswamy For Respondent : Mr.C.Gowthamaraj Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity at the rate of 12% per annum to the petitioner within a specified time as may be fixed by this Court.

2. Mr.C.Gowthamaraj, learned Counsel takes notice for the respondent. He would submit that the eligible amount will be paid to the petitioner within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court.

3. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that, in these cases, this Court has consistently allowed the payment with interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

4. In that view of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of on the following terms:

(i) The respondent is directed to pay interest on the belated payment of P.F, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity at the rate of 6 % per annum, from the date on which the amount became due, till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order;

(ii) If the amount is not paid within a period of twelve (12) weeks, thereafter, the interest shall be calculated at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due till the date of disbursement. (iii) There shall be no order as to costs.

03.06.2024 (1/6) : yes/no dpq To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

dpq 03.06.2024 (1/6)