Singaram a v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition seeking interest on delayed payment of terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension after retirement. The court held the petitioner entitled to statutory interest and directed respondents to pay 6% per annum on the belated amounts within 12 weeks.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to pay 6% per annum interest on belated terminal benefits from date of entitlement till payment, within 12 weeks.