L.Selvaraj v. State Express Transport Corporation,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 19.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN L.Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

M/s.State Express Transport Corporation, Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to settle a sum of Rs.3,36,300/- to the petitioner herein towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 26.05.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Soundar Raj For Respondent : Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to settle a sum of Rs.3,36,300/- to the petitioner herein towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 1/4

26.05.2025.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has joined as Helper in the Respondent-Transport Corporation on 19.06.1995 and on attaining the age of superannuation, he retired from service on 30.06.2023. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that though he retired from service during 2023, his terminal benefits were paid only on 16.04.2025, after lapse of 21.5 months. However, no interest was paid for the above period. In view of the same, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 26.05.2025 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. At this juncture, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would fairly submit 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 view of the above submission of the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum upon the belated payment of retirements 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. 19.06.2025 dm Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order To M/s.State Express Transport Corporation, Rep. by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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