Elangovan v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 31.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Elangovan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SALEM )LTD, NO.12, RAMAKRISHNAN ROAD, SALEM-636 007 2.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND TRUST, THIRUVALLUR ILLAM, PALLAVAN SALAI, CHENNAI-02 ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse 6 % interest for belated payment of provident fund, Gratuity, pension commutation and Earned Leave surrender amount within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondents : Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the respondents to disburse 6 % interest for belated payment of provident 1/5

fund, Gratuity, pension commutation and Earned Leave surrender amount within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he is an retired employee from the Respondents/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents settled the retirement benefits on 10.03.2025 whereas the petitioner retired on 30.11.2023. Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondent on 22.09.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment. However, no action has been taken by the respondent till date. Hence this petition.

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

4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 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.

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5. Considering the facts of the case, this Court 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.

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

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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