M.Palaniyappan PR No. J06450 v. 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 43.2.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employee's Pension
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 77. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.10.01.2025Speaking order : Yes/NoNeutral citation : Yes/NoIndex : Yes/NosmnTo1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 43.2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations…
Judgment
W.P.No. 685 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 10.01.2025CORAM:THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYANW.P.No.685 of 2025M.Palaniyappan PR No. J06450.. Petitioner Versus1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep by its The Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 43.
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employee's Pension Fund Trust Rep by its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002. ...Respondents Prayer: This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.11,011/- towards arrears of difference in pension for the period from 01.08.2022 to February 2023; to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.51,027/- towards in difference in earned leave and medical leave salary; to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.18,500/- towards the 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No. 685 of 2025amount payable under the Post Retirement Benefit Fund Scheme; a sum of Rs.4,500/- towards IRT Contributions; to pay the petitioner amount payable under the family benefit scheme, together with interest at the rate of 12% per annum and to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 12% per annum for the belated payment of Rs.31,95,596/- towards PF, and for the belated payment of Rs.6,15,980/- towards earned leave / medical leave salary within a specified time frame, as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Krishnaswamy For Respondent 1: Mr.M.Murali Vinodh, Standing Counsel For Respondent 2: Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, Standing CounselORDERBy consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No. 685 of 20252. This writ petition is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.11,011/- towards arrears of difference in pension for the period from 01.08.2022 to February 2023; to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.51,027/- towards in difference in earned leave and medical leave salary; to pay the petitioner a sum of Rs.18,500/- towards the amount payable under the Post Retirement Benefit Fund Scheme; a sum of Rs.4,500/- towards IRT Contributions; to pay the petitioner amount payable under the family benefit scheme, together with interest at the rate of 12% per annum and to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 12% per annum for the belated payment of Rs.31,95,596/- towards PF, and for the belated payment of Rs.6,15,980/- towards earned leave / medical leave salary within a specified time frame, as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner joined the Respondent Transport Corporation as Conductor on 20.08.1992 and retired as Senior Conductor on 31.07.2022. Inspite the petitioner retired on 31.07.2022. his terminal benefits were settled only after a delay of ten months. Hence, the petitioner is entitled to interest for the belated 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No. 685 of 2025payment made by the respondent due to which, the petitioner gave a representation to the respondents on 09.08.2024. However, no action has been taken by the respondents till date. Hence this petition.
The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders.
The learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner will be considered and will pay the eligible amount with 6% interest P.A as per the earlier orders of this Court.
Considering the facts of the case and the submissions made by either side counsel, this Court directs the Respondent/Corporation to pay the eligible amount as payable to the petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delay period in settling the said amount. This payment shall be made within a period of eight weeks from the date 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No. 685 of 2025of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, it will fetch an interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual disbursement.
Operative part
With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.10.01.2025Speaking order : Yes/NoNeutral citation : Yes/NoIndex : Yes/NosmnTo1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 43.2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employee's Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No. 685 of 2025 V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN, J.smnW.P.No.685 of 202510.01.20254/76/6
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
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