G.Chennimalai (Rtd Staff No.Dr5066) v. The Managing Director

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Page2 of 4 Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned leave salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of E.L. Surrender for the year 2009-2011 and 2016-2018 and 10 days last month salary with effect from 01.06.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he joined the respondent Corporation as a Driver on 20.03.1987 and retired from service as Selection Grade Senior Driver on 31.05.2019. His terminal benefits were settled belatedly on

22.01.2021. Further, EL surrender for the year 2009-2011 & 2016-2018 and 10 days last month salary was not settled to the petitioner. In this regard, the petitioner made a representation dated 02.01.2026. However, the same has not been considered by the respondents till date. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submit that the respondent is willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

¶4Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records. Page3 of 4

¶5In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel,

i) the respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner,

ii) the respondent is also directed to pay the eligible unsettled benefits, such as EL surrender for the year 2009-2011 & 2016-2018 and 10 days last month salary, along with eligible interest, if any, from the said date of entitlement till the date of actual disbursement, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order TSG To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem – 636 007. Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. TSG 06-04-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA G.Chennimalai (Rtd Staff No.DR5066) S/o. Gopal, 593 Nagammal Thottam, Chinnaputhur, Asthampatty, Salem - 636 007. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem ) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned leave salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of E.L. Surrender for the year 2009-2011 and 2016-2018 and 10 days last month salary with effect from 01.06.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Ms.T.Kavya, Standing Counsel