T.V.Palanisamy v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T.ASHA W.P.No. 31406 of 2025 T.V.Palanisamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited No 12, Ramakrishna Salai, Salem 636 007 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharthipuram, Dharmapuri ... Respondents 1/6

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Leave surrender and consequently direct the respondents to disburse last 7 days salary along with interest within the stipulated time.

For Petitioner :

Mr. J.Pradeep For Respondents :

Mr. K.Raja Standing Counsel

ORDER

The above writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to the respondents to disburse the 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Leave surrender and consequently direct the respondents to disburse last 7 days salary along with interest within the stipulated time.

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2. It is an admitted fact that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent-Corporation, had retired from service on 30.06.2023. Though the petitioner had retired on 30.06.2023, the retirement benefits had been deposited into his account only on 16.04.2025 and 7 days salary was not paid. Therefore, the petitioner had claimed interest @ 6% towards the belated payment of terminal benefits. However, the respondents have not taken any steps whatsoever to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2025. The fact that the payments have been made with a delay has not been controverted by the respondents.

3. Heard the learned counsels on the either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, a mandamus is issued to the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of the retirement benefits from the date of 3/6

retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner and also to disburse 7 days salary to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

21.08.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No kan To 4/6

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited No 12, Ramakrishna Salai, Salem 636 007.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharthipuram, Dharmapuri.

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