S. MANIKUMAR, J.

Cardamom Planters' Association College, represented by its Secretary and Correspondent, has challenged the order made in W. P(MD)No.7428 of 2012, dated 14.11.2014, by which, a learned single Judge, has found that the appellant herein, has delayed, forwarding the proposals and that the educational authorities, viz., respondents 2 and 3 herein, have delayed in sanctioning the retiral benefits to the petitioner. On the above finding, learned single Judge has directed the appellant herein to pay interest at 9% per annum, for the entire amount, due to the petitioner, from the date of her entitlement, till the date on which the proposal was forwarded to the Regional Joint Director, Directorate of Collegiate Education, Regional Office, Madurai, 3rd respondent herein. The 3rd respondent herein, has also been directed to pay interest at the same rate, from the date on which, the proposal was received till 09.07.2012, for the entire amount and till 31.05.2013, for the balance amount, settled on 31.05.2013.

2. Facts leading to the appeal are as follows:

The writ petitioner/1st respondent joined the service of the appellant-College on 23.07.1976. She was promoted as A