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Madras High CourtWP/35784/2024disposed of

B.Sridhar v. M/S.State Express Transport Corporation

2024-11-29Honourable Mrs Justice V.Bhavani Subbaroyan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN W.P.No.35784 of 2024 B. Sridhar

...Petitioner

Vs

1. M/s State Express Transport Corporation Rep by its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. M/s Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Empoyees Pension Fund Trust Rep by its Administrator, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to settle a sum of Rs.5,23,276/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits to the petitioner herein, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 07.11.2024 and pass orders. For Petitioner : Mr.D. Soundar Raj For Respondents : Mr.L.S.M. Hasan Fizal Standing Counsel 1/5

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

2.The petitioner has filed this writ petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to settle a sum of Rs.5,23,276/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits to the petitioner herein, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 07.11.2024 and pass orders.

3. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner worked as Senior Superintendent and retired from the Respondent/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondent management has settled the retirement benefits to the petitioner belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner gave a representation to the respondents on 07.11.2024 requesting to pay the interest for the belated payment. However, no action has been taken by the respondent till date. Hence this petition. 4.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be 2/5

suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders.

5. The learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the representation of the petitioner will be considered and will pay the eligible amount with 6% interest P.A as per the earlier orders of this Court.

6.Considering the facts of the case, this Court on submission made by either side counsel directs the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders on the claim made by the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order with 6% interest per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. It is made clear, that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, the same will carry interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement.

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7.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.

29.11.2024 Index:Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order smn To

1. M/s State Express Transport Corporation No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. M/s Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Empoyees Pension Fund Trust No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN,J.

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