K.Robert v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD) No.17508 of 2025 K.Robert : Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

: Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel for R1 and R2 1/5

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

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.

3. The petitioner was appointed as a Conductor in the respondent Corporation on 28.03.1997 and he retired from service on 30.06.2023. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's terminal benefits was not settled immediately and there is an abnormal delay.

4. 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 2/5

Court passed orders in several Writ Petitions. In fact, the issue involved in this writ petition is no longer res-integra.

5. 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.

6. Accordingly, by following the order stated supra, this Writ Petition is allowed with the following direction: The respondent 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 date of actual disbursement, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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