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A.John Bail v. The Managing Director

2025-11-14Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN A.John Bali ... Petitioner Vs.

1.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (KOVAI) LIMITED, NO.37 METTUPALAYAM ROAD, COIMBATORE 641 043. 2.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION, EMPLOYEES' PENSION FUND TRUST, NO.2 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 interest of 12 percentage to the petitioner for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and commutation of pension amounts within in a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sakthivel For Respondents For R1 : Mr.C.Gouthamraj, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

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

respondents to pay interest of 12 percentage to the petitioner for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and commutation of pension amounts within in a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he is a retired employee of the Respondents/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents settled the retirement benefits on 25.08.2025 whereas the petitioner retired on 30.04.2024. Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents on 28.10.2025 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 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 first 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 2/4

orders of this Court.

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.

lok To 1.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (KOVAI) LIMITED, NO.37 METTUPALAYAM ROAD, COIMBATORE 641 043. 2.THE ADMINISTRATOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION, EMPLOYEES' PENSION FUND TRUST, NO.2 PALLAVAN SALAI, CHENNAI 600 002.

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