K.Subramanian (Dr3155) v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 01.09.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA K.Subramanian (DR3155)

...Petitioner

Vs

1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 7.

2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of his PF, gratuity, earned leave salary and commuted value of pension at the rate of 12% per annum within a specified time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.Ajoy Khose For Respondents : Mr.K. Raja Standing Counsel 1/5

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

2. The petitioner has filed this writ petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 12% per annum for the belated payment of 652 days in paying the PF, gratuity, earned leave salary and commuted value of pension.

3. The case of the petitioner is that he is an retired employee from the Respondent/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondent settled the retirement benefits on 10.03.2025 whereas the petitioner retired on 31.05.2023 i.e after a delay of 652 days. Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondent on 20.03.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment. However, no action has been taken by the respondent till date. Hence this petition.

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4.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders.

5. The learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the representation of the petitioner will be considered and will pay the eligible amount with 6% interest per annum as per the earlier orders of this Court.

6. Considering the facts of the case, this Court on submission made by either side counsel directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders on the claim made by the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. With regard to interest for the belated payment it will be 6% interest per annum interest from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, the same will carry interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. 3/5

7.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.

01.09.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order pvs To

1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ( Salem) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 7

2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J., pvs 01.09.2025 5/5