C.Kumaresan v. The General Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD) No.17334 of 2025 C.Kumaresan : Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Ranithottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

: Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, E.L and M.L and Surrelder Leave salary and all other retirement benefits from the date of the petitioner's 1/5

retirement to the date of actual payment of retirement benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.N.S.Ramakrishna Das For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh for R2

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity, E.L. And M.L. Salary, Surrender Leave Salary and all other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6% rate of interest within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 and

2. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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3. The case of the petitioner is that he was retired from service on 31.05.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to him only on 10.03.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioner submitted representation dated 20.03.2025 to the respondent to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submits that in view of the similar order passed by this Court in W.P.Nos.40031, 33742 and 35806 of 2024, they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount

5. Though there is disputed facts between the parties, taking into consideration of the fact that the representation made by the petitioner is yet to be considered, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay the eligible and admissible amount with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal 3/5

benefits of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

26.06.2025 Index : Yes / No 4/4 Internet : Yes / No PKN To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Ranithottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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