Tamilselvi M v. The General Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI M.Tamilselvi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna 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, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for the period of delay from 12.08.2022 to 30.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For R-1 : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel

ORDER

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

2.The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for the period of delay from 12.08.2022 to 30.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits.

3.The petitioner's husband was appointed as Conductor in the respondent corporation in the year 1999. While the petitioner's husband was in service, he was died on 12.08.2022 due to his ill health. The petitioner's husband has rendered more than 23 years of unblemished service. 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). 2/4

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

22.02.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes Mrn To 1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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