V.Ramadoss,Cr 3257 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 03.10.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.29278 of 2024 V.Ramadoss ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd, Villupuram Region, 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram 605 602.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of 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, EL Surrender, last months 10 1/4
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. For Petitioner : Ms.R.Yash Rathi For Respondents : Mr.R.Venkatesaperumal Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish Standing Counsel for R2
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for the issue 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, EL Surrender, last months 10 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.The case of the petitioner is that he was working as a Conductor in the respondent Corporation from 21.09.1998. After completion of 24 years of service, he retired from service as "Special Grade Conductor" on 30.06.2022. 2/4
3.The grievance of the petitioner is that there was a delay in settling the terminal benefits. In view of the same, the petitioner has sought for payment of interest towards the delay in settlement of the terminal benefits. The petitioner in this regard had made a representation to the respondent on 26.08.2023. Since the same did not evoke any response, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.
4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents.
5.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials available on record, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent Corporation to pay the eligible amount as payable to the petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delay period in settling the said amount. This payment shall be made within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, it will fetch an interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual realisation. 3/4
N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.
ssr 6.The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the respondent along with a copy of this order. No costs. 03.10.2024 Internet : Yes Index : Yes Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order ssr To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd, Villupuram Region, 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram 605 602.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
W.P.No.29278 of 2024 4/4