A.Arokiaraj v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.2809 of 2025 A.Arokiaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakoanm Region, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

3. The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Earned Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Foreman of the respondent Transport Corporation, who had attained superannuation on 31.01.2023, seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest due to the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, though the petitioner has retired from service on 31.01.2023, the terminal benefits were released only on 30.10.2024. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondents on 10.11.2024, seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakoanm Region, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

3. The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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