A.Kannabiran v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN A.Kannabiran ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vellore Region, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 602.

... Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary, commutation of pension amount and unpaid last retired month salary of 11 days to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent : M/s.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest at 10% for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary, commutation of pension amount and unpaid last retired month salary 1/4

of 11 days to the petitioner.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was appointed as a Driver in the Respondent-Corporation on 05.06.2000. It is the further submission of the petitioner that after rendering 23 years of service, he retired from service as Senior Driver on 31.03.2023, whereas his terminal benefits were settled belatedly on 01.11.2024, but without any interest. It is the submission of the petitioner that he is entitled for interest at the rate of 10% per annum. In view of the same, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 21.01.2025 to the respondent to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered by the respondent, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

3. However, the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent 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 2/4

available on record.

5. In such view of the fact, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum upon the terminal benefits, from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.06.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order dm To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vellore Region, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 602.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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