S. Kanagappan v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Kanagappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 001.

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

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to 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 R1 and R2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel.

ORDER

Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of R1 and R2. Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of R3.

2. 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.

3. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the respondent transport corporation on 18.09.1997 and he had attained superannuation on 28.02.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024 Hence, he sent a representation on 2/4

01.01.2025, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

rgm To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 001.

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

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