Mr.R.Sekar v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 06.06.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN R.Sekar ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kancheepuram Region, Valuthareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
... 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 interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits namely such as Provident fund amount, Gratuity, Commutation of pension amount and leave salary amount to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period from (30.06.2023) the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement.
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For Petitioner : Mr.V.S.Jagadeesan For Respondents : M/s.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish Standing Counsel 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 interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits namely such as Provident fund amount, Gratuity, Commutation of pension amount and leave salary amount to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period from (30.06.2023) the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement.
2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner was appointed in the 1st respondent Transport Corporation and after completion of unblemished service, the petitioner had retired from service on 30.06.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 16.04.2025 and 17.04.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the 2/5
petitioner submitted representation dated 19.04.2025 to the respondents 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 respondents would fairly admits 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.
4. 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 Counsels, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay the 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 petitioner along with eligible and admissible amount, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/5
6. In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.
06.06.2025 (2/2) jas Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kancheepuram Region, Valuthareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.
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