P.S. Kesavasamy v. The Management of
Case brief
What is this about?
Interest on delayed terminal/pension benefits - retired TNSTC (Madurai) conductor (appointed 14.11.1994, retired 31.05.2023); Writ of Mandamus under Article 226; petitioner sought 18% for delay 01.06.2023 to 09.03.2025 covering EPF employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves, Commutated Value of Pension; Court held issue no longer res-integra and followed W.P.(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C. Murugan v. TNSTC (Tirunelveli) Ltd.), order dated 07.03.2023; 6% per annum interest awarded from date of retirement till actual disbursement, payable within three months; writ allowed, no costs; Madurai Bench, Madras High Court, Justice Battu Devanand, 09.04.2025; W.P.(MD)No.10089 of 2025.
What did the court decide?
Payment of interest at 6% per annum on the belated payment of the petitioner's retirement benefits, commencing from the date of retirement (31.05.2023) till date of actual disbursement, payable within three months from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.