P.Keenady v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.01.2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1339 of 2025 P.Kennady ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul.
3. The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.
...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 31.03.2023 to 30.10.2024, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.S.Sivabalaji Standing Counsel For Respondent No.3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel
ORDER
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 transport corporation on 15.06.1996 and he had attained superannuation on 31.03.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 11.12.2024, 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 Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul.
3. The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.
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