M.Ganesan v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.414 of 2025 M.Ganesan ... Petitioner -vs1. The Government of Tamilnadu State, Represented by its Secretary, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The General Manager, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Erode Region, Erode.

3. The Branch Manager, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Erode Region, Karur Branch, Thirumanilayur, Karur (Town).

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned Leave, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6% rate of interest.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sudhagar Nagaraj For Respondent Nos.2 & 3 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the respondent Transport Corporation on 31.07.1987, and he had attained superannuation on 31.03.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 31.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 05.12.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent Transport Corporation is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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1. The Government of Tamilnadu State, Represented by its Secretary, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The General Manager, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kovail) Ltd., Erode Region, Erode.

3. The Branch Manager, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kovail) Ltd., Erode Region, Karur Branch, Thirumanilayur, Karur (Town).

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