J.Ravichandran v. M/S.Metropolitan Transport Corporation
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 04.12.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN W.P.No.36586 of 2024
1. J. Ravichandran
2. K. Soundararajan
...Petitioners
Vs
1. M/s. Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Rep by its Managing Director, No.1, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
2. M/s Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees 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 to settle a sum of Rs.2,20,980/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of the terminal benefits and to settle salary for 188 days of Medical Leave to the first petitioner herein and a sum of Rs.4,32,283/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of the terminal benefits to the second petitioner herein, by considering their representation dated 14.11.2024 and 1/5
15.11.2024 and pass orders.
For Petitioners : Mr.D. Soundar Raj For Respondent-1 : Mr.R. Balaji Standing Counsel For Respondent-2 : Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, Standing Counsel
ORDER
By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
2. The petitioners have filed this writ petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to settle a sum of Rs.2,20,980/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of the terminal benefits and to settle salary for 188 days of Medical Leave to the first petitioner herein and a sum of Rs.4,32,283/- towards 6% interest for the belated settlement of the terminal benefits to the second petitioner herein, by considering their representation dated 14.11.2024 and 15.11.2024 and pass orders.
3. The case of the petitioners are that the petitioners are retired employees from the Respondent/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioners are that the respondents settled the terminal benefits to them 2/5
belatedly. Therefore, the first and second petitioners gave a representation to the respondents on 14.11.2024 and 24.10.2024 respectively with regard to the said issue. However, no action has been taken by the respondent till date. Hence this petition. 4.The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would be 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 petitioners 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 petitioners and pass orders on the claim made by the petitioners within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order with 6% interest per annum from the date on which 3/5
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.
7.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.
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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Metropolitan Transport Corporation ( Chennai) Ltd., No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees pension Fund Trust, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002 4/5
V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN,J.
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