V.Angappan (Rtd Staff No.CR3244) Vs The Managing Director

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident fund, gratuity and Earned Leave salary amounts and other unsettled benefits of difference amount in Gratuity and Earned Leave salary as 12(3) wage settlement and 10 days last month salary with effect from 01.06.2024 within the stipulated time.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Desinghu

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For Respondent: Mr.K.Raja

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WP No. 776 of 2026

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ORDER

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The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to disburse the

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belated payment of interest amount on the Provident fund, gratuity and Earned Leave salary amount, along with other unsettled benefits of difference amount

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in Gratuity and Earned Leave salary as 12(3) wage settlement, including 10 days’ salary with effect from 01.06.2024, within the stipulated time.

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Mr.K.Raja, learned counsel appearing for the respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representations to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

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Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 776 of 2026

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In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

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