Madras High CourtWP/21807/2022disposed of

S.Devadoss v. The Managing Director

2023-06-01Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.06.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH S. Devadoss ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., 2, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the interest @ 10% for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Leave Salary amount to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.T. Varadarajulu For Respondent : Mr.R. Balaji, Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, as well as the learned counsel for the respondent.

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2. The petitioner herein had retired from service on 31.05.2018 on reaching the age of superannuation. However, his terminal benefits came to be settled belatedly and the respondent has not paid the interest for the belated payment, for which he has given representation on 25.07.2022, which is yet to be considered.

3. This Court, in various decisions, have already taken a view that in all cases of belated payment of the terminal benefits, the concerned employee would be entitled for interest at the rate of 4% per annum. In this background, this Court is of the view that the petitioner would be entitled for interest at the rate of 4% per annum on the belated payment of the terminal benefits.

4. In the light of the above observations, there shall be a direction to the respondent herein, to pay interest at the rate of 4% per annum on the belated payment of the terminal benefits from the date of his retirement till the date of actual payment, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

01.06.2023 Speaking/Non-speaking Order Internet: Yes/No Index: Yes/No Sni To The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., 2, Pallavan Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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M.S.RAMESH,J.

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