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G.Balasubramanian v. The Managing Director,

2025-01-28Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR G.Balasubramanian ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam.

... 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 settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of petitioner retirement i.e., from 28.02.2023 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

ORDER

Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

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 1st respondent transport corporation on 26.04.1998 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 25.11.2024, 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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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.

28.01.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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