Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1836/2025disposed of

V.Ramesh v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

2025-01-23Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.1836 of 2025 V.Ramesh ... Petitioner -vs1.The TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai.

... 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 and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.12.2022 to 30.10.2024 the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

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 transport corporation on 25.04.1998 and he had attained superannuation on 31.12.2022. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 13.01.2025, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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. 2/4

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

23.01.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn To 1.The TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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