M. Thangarasu v. The Management Of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.01.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1268 of 2025 M.Thangarasu ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd, Rep. by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, the period of delay from 01.02.23 to 29.10.24 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal/pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of leave and Commuted Value of Pension within a time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent No.1 : Mr.K.Senthilkumar Standing Counsel For Respondent No.2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the transport corporation on 21.09.1988 and he had attained superannuation on 31.01.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 10.11.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent Transport Corporation is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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1. The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd, Rep. by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

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