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G.Jegadish Kumar v. The Managing Director

2025-08-22Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI G.Jegadish Kumar ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Thilikottam, Ktc Nagar, Maharajapuram Post, Tirunelveli -11.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Ranithottam, Nagercoil -01.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of pensionary amount under Gratuity Act and pension Rules at 9 percent rate of interest based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.06.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Thirumahilmaran 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah TNSTC Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the respondent Transport Corporation as a Conductor on 01.04.1993 and he had attained superannuation on 31.05.2023. The retirement benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 10.03.2025. Hence, he sent a representation on 11.06.2025 seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent Transport Corporation is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of 2/4

disbursement within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

22.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Thilikottam, Ktc Nagar, Maharajapuram Post, Tirunelveli -11.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Ranithottam, Nagercoil -01.

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M.DHANDAPANI ,J.

PKN ORDER MADE IN DATED : 22.08.2025 4/4