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C.Palanivel v. The Management of

Madras HC28 Mar 2025WP(MD)/8705/2025

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This case involves a writ petition where the petitioner, a retired employee of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, sought mandatory direction for the issuance of a writ to direct the respondent to pay interest on delayed terminal benefits including EPF, Gratuity, and Encashment of leaves.

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Respondent directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on belated retirement benefits within 3 months.

C.Palanivel Vs The Management of — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD)No.8705 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 28.03.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE BATTU DEVANAND

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W.P.(MD)No.8705 of 2025

C.Palanivel

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Dindigul Region, Represented by its General Manager, Dindigul.

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... Respondent

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the period of delay from 01.06.2023 to 09.03.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

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O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest for the period of delay from 01.06.2023 to 09.03.2025 in paying the amounts towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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2. The petitioner was appointed as Conductor in the respondent Corporation on 22.09.1988 and he retired from service on 31.05.2023. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's terminal benefits was not settled immediately and there is an abnormal delay.

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3. In view of the same, the only issue to be considered in this Writ Petition is with regard to interest payable on the belated settlement. This issue was dealt with by this Court on various occasions and this Court passed orders in several Writ Petitions. In fact, the issue involved in this writ petition is no longer res-integra.

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4. This Court in W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.MuruganVs. the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., and Another) by order dated 07.03.2023 has decided this issue.

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5. Accordingly, by following the order stated supra, this Writ Petition is

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allowed with the following direction:

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The respondent shall pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated payment of the retirement benefits commencing from the date of retirement, till the date of actual disbursement, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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6. No costs.

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28.03.2025

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NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Sn

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To:

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The General Manager, The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Dindigul Region, Dindigul.

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W.P.(MD)No.8705 of 2025

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BATTU DEVANAND, J.

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