K.Manokaran v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR K.Manokaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode - 11.

... 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 the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Provident Fund, Old Earn Leave Salary, Current Earn Leave Salary and RBSR full amount from the date of the petitioner's retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Prasanth For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

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

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The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent transport corporation, seeking a mandamus to pay the interest at 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits.

3. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the transport corporation on 21.10.1989 and he had attained superannuation on 30.04.2018. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 20.09.2019. Hence, he sent a representation on 30.12.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/4

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 (Kovai) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode - 11.

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