N.Eswaran v. the Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition (Article 226 mandamus) by eight retired employees of TNSTC (Kovai) Ltd. and its Employees Pension Fund Trust claiming interest for belated settlement of Gratuity, Dearness Allowance, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension (retirements 2018-2025; delay 6-22 months). Court allowed the petition, held the petitioners entitled to interest since the delay was not their fault, and ordered disbursement of 6% interest (12% sought in the prayer) within one month of receipt of the order. Relevant to research on interest payable on delayed terminal benefits, gratuity and commuted pension by state transport undertakings, and mandamus compliance timelines.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse 6% interest on the belatedly paid Gratuity, Dearness Allowance, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension amounts within one month from receipt of a copy of the order; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No.20215 of 2026) ordered; no costs.