P.Manoharan Sr 02006 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 24.06.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Writ Petition No.16254 of 2024 P.Manoharan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2.The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the difference in Provident fund arrears, the difference in leave salary, the difference in Gratuity, the difference in commutation arrears, last month's 11 days salary and Pension arrears with interest at the rate of 8% per annum as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.08.2022 to the petitioner within a specified time.
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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Yash Rathi For Respondents : Mr.S.Venkatesa Perumal Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.CSK.Sathish for R2
ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking for a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the difference in Provident fund arrears, the difference in leave salary, the difference in Gratuity, the difference in commutation arrears, last month's 11 days salary and Pension arrears with interest at the rate of 8% per annum as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.08.2022 to the petitioner within a specified time.
2. Mr.S.Venkatesa Perumal, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the first respondent and Mr.CSK.Sathish, learned counsel takes notice for the second respondent. They would submit that the eligible amount will be paid to the petitioner within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court.
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3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, in all the connected matters, 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 stands disposed of on the following terms:- (i) The respondents shall pay the difference in Provident fund arrears, the difference in leave salary, the difference in Gratuity, the difference in commutation arrears, last month's 11 days salary and Pension arrears with interest at the rate of 6% per annum based on 14th wage settlement dated 24.08.2022 if the petitioner is eligible as per the rules. (ii) All the arrears shall be settled on the petitioner with interest @ 6% p.a. from the date on which the amount became due till the date of disbursement.
(iii) The arrears shall be settled within the period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the arrears are not settled within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order thereafter the same 3/5
shall be settled with interest @ 12% p.a. from the date on which the amount became due from the date of disbursement. (iv) No costs.
24.06.2024 jas To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2.The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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