V.Subramanian, v. The Management Of

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN V.Subramanian Petitioner(s) Vs The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation(kovai) Ltd, Rep By Its Managing Director, Coimbatore.

Respondent(s) PRAYER This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 % per annum,for the period of delay from 01.04.20 to 01.06.21, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner(s):

M/S. V.AJOY KHOSE For Respondent(s):

MR.C.GOWTHAM RAJ, S.C.,

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 18% p.a. towards belated payment of terminal benefits such as EPF employee's contribution, gratuity, and encashment of leave to the petitioner.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that he was working as Conductor in the respondent corporation from 16.12.1985 and retired from service on 31.03.2020 on attaining the age of superannuation in the cadre of Special Grade Conductor. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to petitioner only on 02.06.2021 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, on 13.03.2025, the petitioner has sent a representation 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 counsel for the respondent fairly submit that they will pay 6% interest on the eligible retirement benefits of the petitioner. 2/4

4. In view of the same, 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 petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-06-2025 4/4 mrp Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation(kovai) Ltd, Rep By Its Managing Director, Coimbatore.

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C.KUMARAPPAN J.

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