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M.Ravi v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

2025-07-30Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.07.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.20632 of 2025 M.Ravi

...Petitioner

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

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu Stat 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, for the period of delay from 01.03.2023 to 29.10.2024, in paying the amounts paid towards petitioner terminal 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 Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel * * * * * 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent transport Corporation seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of the retirement benefits.

2.The petitioner has retired from service on 28.02.2023, and his terminal benefits have been released only on 30.10.2024. The petitioner has sent a representation on 21.04.2025, seeking payment of interest. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to pay 6% interest from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

30.07.2025 4/4 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 2/4

To 1.The Managing Director, The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Limited, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu Stat Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2. 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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