R.Duraisamy v. Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus, Art. 226, Madras HC, decided 10.01.2025; retired conductor R.Duraisamy vs TNSTC (Coimbatore) Ltd. and Transport Corporations Employees' Pension Fund Trust; claims: pension arrears Rs.14,157/- (01.06.2022-March 2023), earned/medical leave salary difference Rs.19,148/-, Family Benefit Fund Scheme Rs.18,500/-, IRT Contributions Rs.4,500/-, 12% interest on belated PF payment Rs.12,17,370/- and belated leave salary Rs.2,31,146/-; representation dated 09.08.2024 unanswered; Court ordered payment of eligible amount with 6% p.a. delay interest within eight weeks, default triggering 12% p.a. from due date till disbursement; petition disposed of, no costs; no precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with directions to the Respondent/Corporation to pay the petitioner the eligible amount together with interest at 6% per annum for the delay period, within eight weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; on failure to pay within the time frame, the amount to fetch interest at 12% per annum from the date it became due and payable till actual disbursement. No order as to costs.