K.Sekhar Raj v. M/S.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd.,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN K.Sekhar Raj ... Petitioner Vs.

M/s. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Villupuram) Limited., Represented by its Managing Director, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Valutha Reddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, seeking for an issuance of writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to settle a sum of Rs.5,14,353/- towards 6 % interest for the belated settlement of Terminal Benefits to the petitioner herein, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 18.02.2025.

For Petitioners : Mr.D.Soundar Raj For Respondent : Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, to direct the respondent to settle a sum of Rs.5,14,353/- towards 6 % interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits to the petitioner herein, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 18.02.2025.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was retired from service on 29.04.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to him only on 12.02.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioner submitted representation dated 18.02.2025 to the respondent to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.

The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submits that in view of the similar order 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.

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

5.

Though there is disputed facts between the parties, taking into consideration of the fact that the representation made by the petitioner is yet to be considered, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay the eligible and admissible amount with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

03.06.2025 veda Index:Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order To M/s. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Villupuram) Limited., Represented by its Managing Director, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Valutha Reddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

veda 03.06.2025