Sadanandan M v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND W.P.(MD)No.11728 of 2025 M. Sadanandan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Coimbatore Division, No. 37.Mettupalaayam Road, Coinbatore- 641 043

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd.

Thiruppur Region, Kankeyam Road, Thiruppur District - 641 601

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest amount of Rs.3,01,475/- for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits amount of Rs.28,30,204, such as P.F., Gratuity and Leave Salary, payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e on 31.05.2023 to till the date of actual payment made to him i.e., on 10.03.2025. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr. Ramachandra Pradeep, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest amount of Rs.3,01,475/- for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits amount of Rs.28,30,204, such as P.F., Gratuity and Leave Salary, payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e on 31.05.2023 to till the date of actual payment made to him i.e., on 10.03.2025.

2. The petitioner was appointed as Conductor in the respondent Transport Corporation and he retired from service on 31.05.2023. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's terminal benefits was not settled immediately and there is an abnormal delay.

3. In view of the same, the only issue to be considered in this Writ Petition is with regard to interest payable on the belated settlement. This issue was dealt with by this Court on various occasions and this Court passed orders in several Writ Petitions. In fact, the issue involved in this writ petition is no 2/4

longer res-integra.

4. This Court in W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.MuruganVs. the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., and Another) by order dated 07.03.2023 has decided this issue.

5. Accordingly, by following the order stated supra, this Writ Petition is allowed with the following direction:

The respondents shall pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated payment of the retirement benefits commencing from the date of retirement, till the date of actual disbursement, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

No costs.

24.04.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No gvn 3/4

BATTU DEVANAND, J.

gvn To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Coimbatore Division, No. 37.Mettupalaayam Road, Coinbatore- 641 043 & another

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd.

Thiruppur Region, Kankeyam Road, Thiruppur District - 641 601 W.P.(MD)No.11728 of 2025 24.04.2025 4/4