R. Karthikeyan (J. No 15807) v. The Tamil Andu State Transport Corporation Ltd

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN 1.R.Karthikeyan 2.S.K.Manoharan 3.N.Subramaniam ... Petitioners Vs.

1.THE TAMIL ANDU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD, COIMBATORE DIVISION I, REP BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, NO.37 METTUPALAYAM ROAD, COIMBATORE 2.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMIL NADU PENSION TRUST, PALLAVAN SALAI, CHENNAI ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents herein to pay interest for the delayed payments made to the petitioner in respect of Gratuity, commutation, provident fund and Earned leave, etc., For Petitioners : Mr.D.Anand Raja For Respondents : Mr.C.Gauthamraj, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the 1/4

Respondents herein to pay interest for the delayed payments made to the petitioner in respect of Gratuity, commutation, provident fund and Earned leave, etc.,

2. The case of the petitioners is that they are retired employees of the Respondents/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioners is that the respondents settled the retirement benefits belatedly. Hence, the petitioners made representations to the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment. However, no action has been taken by the respondents till date. Hence this petition.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner ssubmitted that it would be suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners cases and pass orders.

4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the cases of the petitioners 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 cases of the petitioners and pass orders on the claim made by the petitioners 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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