R.Sampath Jo 5921 v. Tamil Nadu State
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 17.06.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN W.P.No.21133, 21135, 21139, 21140 and 21143 of 2025 R.Sampath ... Petitioner in W.P.No.21133 of 2025 V.Prakasan ... Petitioner in W.P.No.21135 of 2025 P.Sivaraj ... Petitioner in W.P.No.21139 of 2025 S.Kamaraj ... Petitioner in W.P.No.21140 of 2025 A.Shanmugam ... Petitioner in W.P.No.21143 of 2025 Vs.
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Erode) Limited, Rep.by its Managing Director, Head Office, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.
... Respondent in all W.Ps Common Prayer:- Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioners interest at the rate of 15% per annum for the belated payment of 648 days in paying their PF, gratuity, earned leave and surrender 1/5
leave salary with interest at the rate of 15% within a specified time, as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner in all W.Ps : Mr.R.Krishnaswamy For Respondents : Mr.Murali Vinoth, in all W.Ps Standing Counsel ***** C O M M O N O R D E R The instant writ petitions have been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay the petitioners interest at the rate of 15% per annum for the belated payment of 648 days in paying their PF, gratuity, earned leave and surrender leave salary within a specified time, as may be fixed by this Court.
2. It is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners had retired from the services of the respondent on 31.05.2023, and made representations dated 14.03.2025, 14.03.2025, 17.03.2025, 14.03.2025 and 14.03.2025 respectively to the respondent seeking interest for the belated payment of the terminal benefits such as PF, gratuity, earned leave and surrender leave salary, there was no response for the same. 2/5
3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly concede 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 available on record.
5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits to the petitioners, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/5
6. In the result, these Writ Petitions are disposed of with the above observations. No costs.
17.06.2025 kv Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order To The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation (Erode) Limited, Head Office, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.
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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.
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