Madras High CourtWP(MD)/20825/2025disposed of

M.Petchimuthu v. The Management Of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd

2025-07-31Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR M.Petchimuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamil Nadu) Limited, Represented 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 filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court 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 01.07.2023 to 15.04.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his 1/4

terminal / pension benefits, namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Commuted Value of Pension within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 30.06.2023.

2. According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 16.04.2025. Hence, he has sent a representation on 02.06.2025 seeking interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date on which the amounts were disbursed to the writ petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above said observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

31.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Managing Director, The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamil Nadu) Limited, 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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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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