Rajendrakumar v. The Managing Director
Case at a glance
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 66. Accordingly, by following the order stated supra, this writ petition is allowed with the following direction: The respondents shall pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated payment of the retirement benefits commencing from the date of…
Judgment
W.P.(MD)No.17859 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.07.2025CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGHW.P.(MD) No.17859 of 2025 Rajendrakumar : PetitionerVs.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., Kumbakonam - 612 001.
The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.: RespondentsP RAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the delayed payment of Gratuity and Commutation from the date of retirement to the date of payment to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.BoominathanFor Respondents: Mr.K.Ramaiah (R1) Mr.S.C.Herold Singh (R2)1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17859 of 2025ORDERThis writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the delayed payment of Gratuity and Commutation from the date of retirement to the date of payment to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court.2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
The petitioner was appointed as a 'Tradesman' in the respondent Corporation and he retired from service on 31.05.2018. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's terminal benefits was not settled immediately and there is an abnormal delay.
In view of the same, the only issue to be considered in this writ petition is with regard to interest payable on the belated settlement. This issue was dealt with by this Court on various occasions and this Court 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17859 of 2025passed orders in several Writ Petitions. In fact, the issue involved in this writ petition is no longer res-integra.
This Court in W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.Murugan Vs. the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., and Another) by order dated 07.03.2023 has decided this issue.
Accordingly, by following the order stated supra, this writ petition is allowed with the following direction: The respondents shall pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated payment of the retirement benefits commencing from the date of retirement, till date of actual disbursement, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 02.07.2025Index :Yes / NoNCC:Yes / NoSm3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.17859 of 2025VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J. SmTo:-1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (Kmb) Ltd., Kumbakonam - 612 001.2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. W.P.(MD) No.17859 of 202502.07.20254/4
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