M.Periyasamy v. the Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.No.18089 of 2025, Madras High Court, C. Kumarappan J., 06.06.2025, disposed. Retired employees (Conductors, Drivers, Technical Staff) of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd and its Pension Fund Trust; terminal benefits: difference in gratuity, leave salary, pension with pension arrears, increased D.A.; wage settlements dated 13.04.2015 and 04.01.2018; 10% interest claimed, 6% per annum granted; interest runs from date of retirement till actual disbursal; compliance within six weeks; pending representations; Article 226 writ of mandamus; standing counsel S. Pavithra; counsel S.T. Varadarajalu; similar orders relied on in argument: W.P.Nos 40031, 33742, 35806 of 2024; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to pay the eligible and admissible terminal benefits with interest at 6% per annum for belated payment, from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal, within six weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs.