A. Amalraj Jayakumar v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.01.2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.2054 of 2025 A.Amalraj Jayakumar ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam 612 001.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund 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, and consequently direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah 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 respondent Transport Corporation on 19.12.1997, and he had voluntarily retired on 31.12.2021. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only after fifteen months. Hence, he sent a representation on 07.12.2024, 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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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam 612 001.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 2.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.
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