Shamrolands .S v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI S.Shamrolands ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... 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 1/5

disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Communication. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Jegadeesh Balan, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Communication.

2. By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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3. The petitioner was appointed as a Junior Tradesman on 01.09.1987. After completing 34 years of service, he voluntarily retired from service as a Junior Engineer on 31.01.2022.

4. It is admitted that his terminal benefits were not settled immediately but only belatedly. The only question that arises for consideration is as regards the rate of interest payable on the belated settlement.

5. The issue raised in this writ petition was already decided by this Court vide order, dated 07.03.2023 in W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.Murugan Vs. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., & Another).

6. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the respondents management to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for belated settlement of terminal benefits of the petitioner. The said exercise shall be done 3/5

within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

14.02.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes Sml To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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