Madras High CourtWP/19235/2026disposed of

C.Chinnappan v. The Managing Director

2026-06-05Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA C.Chinnappan Staff No.CR5198 S/o.Chinnapaiyan, No.1/15, Amman Nagar Village, Batlapalli Post, Krishnagiri Taluk and District-635 104.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director.

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri.

3. The Administrator, TNSTC, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai.

..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 disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel for R1-2

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for the below relief: "directing the respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.".

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 petitioner that the petitioner was working as Conductor in the respondent Corporation and retired from service. The respondents settled the terminal benefits of the petitioner with a delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6% p.a., for the belated payment of the petitioner's Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Surrender. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.

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

4. Admittedly, the Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Surrender has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner is 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, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave Surrender within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To 1.The Managing Director.

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri.

3.The Administrator, TNSTC, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai.

P.T.ASHA, J.

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