K.Alexander 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.2068 of 2025 Alexander ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corpn., (MDU) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corpn., (MDU) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Bye-Pass Road, Virudhunagar.

3. The Administrator, Tamilnadu 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, 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.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent No.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 02.07.1987, 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 06.01.2025, 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 Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corpn., (MDU) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corpn., (MDU) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Bye-Pass Road, Virudhunagar.

3. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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