R. Sakratees v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.566 of 2025 R.Sakratees ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Bye-pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatt Post, Dindigul - 624 005.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest amount of Rs.92,476/- for the belated payment of terminal benefits amount of Rs.16,79/289/- payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e. 30.06.2022 till the date of actual payment made to him i.e., 31.05.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Selection Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation, who had attained superannuation on 30.06.2022 seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, though the petitioner had retired from service on 30.06.2022, the terminal benefits were released only on 31.05.2023. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondents on 14.12.2024, seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Bye-pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatt Post, Dindigul - 624 005.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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