E.Sekar-13295 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09.10.2025
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D. JAGADISH CHANDIRA E. Sekar ... Petitioner vs.
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu Valudhareddy Post Villupuram - 605 602.
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway Kancheepuram - 631 552.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the pending amount of difference of Gratuity of Rs. 82,807/-, and difference of Leave Salary of Rs.30,336/- to the petitioner as communicated as reply under Right to Information Act 2005 along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of retirement in the light of Judgement passed by this Hon'ble High Court on 18.10.2024 in W.P.No. 30627 of 2024 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.
For petitioner : Mr.N. Ishak For respondents : Ms.S. Pavithra Standing Counsel.
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ORDER
This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay the pending amount of difference in Gratuity of Rs.82,807/- and difference in leave salary of Rs.30,336/- to the petitioner as communicated to him under the Right to Information Act, 2005 along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of retirement in the light of judgement passed by this Court in W.P. No. 30627 of 2024, dated 18.10.2024.
2. Ms. S. Pavithra, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondents.
3. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
4. The case of the petitioner is that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation in the year 1989 and on attaining the age of superannuation, he retired from service on 30.11.2016. 2/5
5. The grievance of the petitioner is that after his retirement, the difference of service gratuity and difference of leave salary are not paid to him. Hence, the petitioner sought a reply under the Right to Information Act, 2005 about the pending amounts payable to him and the respondent Corporation informed that difference of Gratuity of Rs.82,807/- and difference of leave salary of Rs.30,336/- are payable to the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner sent a representation dated 01.09.2025 to the respondents seeking payment of terminal benefits. Since the same did not evoke any response, the petitioner has come with the present writ petition for the relief sought above.
6. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for respondents.
7. 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 respondents to pay the eligible amount with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delay period in settling the terminal benefits. This payment shall be made within a period of eight 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 9% per 3/5
annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual realisation. No costs.
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1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu Valudhareddy Post Villupuram - 605 602.
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway Kancheepuram - 631 552 4/5
A.D. JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.
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