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C.Subramaniam, (J06223) v. The Managing Director,

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and WMP No.17981 of 2026

1. C.Subramaniam, (J06223) S/o.Chinnathambi, 40/01, Karayampalayam Road, Kolapalur Post, Erode District - 638 456.

2. A.Purusothaman, (J09832) S/o.Angappa Aasari, 77A, Theatre Road, Methai Thottam, Daasappagoundanpudur Post, Periyakodiveri, Erode District - 638 503.

3. A.Loganathan, (J09241) S/o.Avanasiappan, 17,Palani Gounder Street, Konnamadai Post, Nambitur Taluk, Erode District - 638 458.

4. D.Marimuthu, (J09090) S/o. Devaraj, 126, Veteribary Hospital Street, Bungalow Pudur Post, Punjaithuriyampalayam, Erode District - 638 506.

5. R.Murugesan, (J15534) S/o.P.Ramasamy, 1/3, Thogai Murugan Nagar, Nallagoundanpalayam,

Erode District - 638 453.

6. S.K.Thiyagarajan, (J09877) S/o. Kandasamy Gounder, 634-2, Kovai Main Road, Honda Showroom Backside, Rangasamudram Post, Erode District - 638 402.

7. M.Rathinasamy, (J06290) S/o.Marappan, 4/155, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Kenjanur Post, Ikkarai Nehamam, Sathy Taluk, Erode District - 638 401.

8. R.Jayashankar, (J09868) S/o.C.Ramasamy, 6/168A, Thannaasiappan Kovil Street, Kumarapalayam Post, Sathy Taluk, Erode District - 638 401.

9. M.Yuvaraj, (PR No.018777) S/o.K.Marappa Gounder, 85/A, Anna Nagar, Varnapuram 5th Street, Bhavani - 638 503.

10.V.Boopathi, (J06858) S/o.S.Venkatachalam, 231E, Thiru Andavar Nagar, Sempoothampalayam, Periyapuliyur Post, Erode District - 638 455.

11.S.Rajendran, (J06836) S/o.Subbarayan, 347J, Trichy - Kovai Main Road, 2nd Street, Kamarajapuram, Vellakovil Post, Erode District - 638 111.

12.C.M. Ramachandran, (J09902) S/o.Marappa Gounder, 41,Chinnakulam, Kalingam Post, Erode District - 638 453.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Coimbatore Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode - 1.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Pallavan House, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, and Commuted Value of Pension at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within the time frame. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.K.Ponraj For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Murali Vinodh, Standing Counsel for R1-2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, Standing Counsel for R3

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for the below relief: "directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, and Commuted Value of Pension at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within the time frame".

2. The brief facts which has culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioners that they were retired employees of the respondent corporation. The respondents settled their retirement benefits with a delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners made a representation to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 12% p.a., for the belated payment of the petitioners' retirement benefits like DCRG, Commutation Amount, Provident Fund amount, Earned Leave amount. Since there is no response, the petitioners are before this Court.

3. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

4. Admittedly, the Provident Fund, Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, and Commuted Value of Pension has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, and Commuted Value of Pension within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Connected miscellaneous petition is ordered. No costs.

01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa

P.T.ASHA, J.

ssa To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Coimbatore Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode-1.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Pallavan House, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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