Bangajam v. the Managing Director
Writ Petition (Mandamus) – Interest on belated settlement of retirement benefits
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, P.T. Asha J., order dated 11-08-2025 in WP No. 29099 of 2025: Bangajam v. The Managing Director and The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited (Dharmapuri Region). Petitioner's husband, employed as Driver from 09.08.1992 and serving as Selection Grade Senior Driver, died in service on 10.05.2021; his Provident Fund, Gratuity and Leave Liability were settled belatedly on 30.03.2023 and 04.04.2023 without interest, prompting a representation dated 14.05.2025. Court held that benefits paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioner attract interest, allowed the writ petition, and issued a mandamus to disburse 6% interest within one month; no costs. Single-judge order; no statutory provisions or case law cited.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Leave Liability amounts within one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.