C.Pandian v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.546 of 2025 C.Pandian ... Petitioner -vs1. The TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

2. The Administrator, TamilNadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam , Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

... 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 interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 28.02.2023 to 30.10.2024, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent No.1 : Mr.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel For Respondent No.2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh 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 30.07.1991, and he had attained superannuation on 28.02.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 04.11.2024, 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 TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

2. The Administrator, TamilNadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam , Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

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