S.Manoharan v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.24748 of 2025 S.Manoharan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Tirunelveli Division, Kattapomman Nagar, V.M.Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

2.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Represented by its General Manager, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Nagercoil.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation 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 interest at the rate of 12% per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioner`s date of retirement (29.02.2024) to till the 1/5

date of reimbursement (25.08.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned/Sick Leaves and other monetary benefits etc., within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vashik Ali For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel For R-3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioner`s date of retirement (29.02.2024) to till the date of reimbursement (25.08.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned/Sick Leaves and other monetary benefits etc., within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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2. Considering the admitted fact that there has been a delay in payment and based on the representation of the petitioner, dated 01.09.2025, the respondents are directed to disburse the interest amount as per the relevant statutory provisions, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

12.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes BTR To:

1.The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Division, Kattapomman Nagar, V.M.Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

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2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Nagercoil.

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

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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