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G.Chinnathambi v. M/S.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd.,

2024-06-03Honourable Mr Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.06.2024 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY G.Chinnathambi ... Petitioner

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M/s Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep.by its Managing Director No.37, Mettupalayam Road Coimbatore - 641 043.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to settle a sum of Rs.1,12,523/- to the petitioner herein towards 6 % interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 13.04.2024.

For the Petitioner : Mr.D.Soundar Raj For the Respondent : Mr.Vinothkumar

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking for a Writ of Mandamus directing Page No. 1 of 4

the respondent to pay interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 13.04.2024. within a specified time as may be fixed by this Court.

2. Mr.Vinothkumar, learned Counsel takes notice for the respondent. He would submit that the eligible amount will be paid to the petitioner within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court.

3. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that, in these cases, this Court has consistently allowed the payment with interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

4. In that view of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of on the following terms:

(i) The respondent is directed to pay interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits, at the rate of 6 % per annum, from the date on which the amount became due, till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order; Page No. 2 of 4

(ii) If the amount is not paid within a period of twelve (12) weeks, thereafter, the interest shall be calculated at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due till the date of disbursement. (iii) There shall be no order as to costs.

03.06.2024 : no Jer To The Managing Director M/s Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road Coimbatore - 641 043.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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