S.Rathinasamy v. Tamil Nadu State Trasnport,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.40 of 2025 S.Rathinasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.TAMIL NADU STATE TRASNPORT CORPORATION (COIMBATORE) LTD., REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, NO.37, METTUPALAYAM ROAD, COIMBATORE 641 043. 2.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND TRUST, 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 1st respondent to forthwith disburse the interest amount at the rate of 12 % for the delayed payment of petitioner retirement benefits by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18/09/2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Kannan For Respondents For R1 : Mr.C.Gauthamraj, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the 1st respondent to forthwith disburse the interest amount at the rate of 12 % for the delayed payment of petitioner's retirement benefits by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18/09/2025. 2.The case of the petitioner is that he, who was working in the Respondent Corporation on 29.10.1996, on attaining the age of superannuation, retired from service on 30.04.2024 as Special Grade Driver.

3.The grievance of the petitioner is that there was a delay in 2/5

settling the retirement benefits. In view of the same, the petitioner has sought for payment of interest towards the delay in settlement of the retirement benefits. The petitioner in this regard had made a representation to the respondent on 19.09.2025. Since the same did not evoke any response, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

4.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused all the materials placed before this Court.

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 3/5

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.

6.The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the respondent along with a copy of this order. In view of the same, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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CORPORATION (COIMBATORE) LTD., REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, NO.37, METTUPALAYAM ROAD, COIMBATORE 641 043. 2.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND TRUST, PALLAVAN SALAI, CHENNAI 600 002.

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