Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4987/2024disposed of

B.Pappathi v. The Managing Director

2024-03-04Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI B.Pappathi ... Petitioner Vs The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Madurai) Ltd., Madurai.

... Respondent 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 settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits of the petitioner's husband Late. P.Bose including Gratuity and Leave Salary from the date of his death to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to her.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits of the petitioner's husband Late. P.Bose including Gratuity and Leave Salary from the date of his death to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to her.

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

3. The petitioner's husband was worked as Special Grade Conductor. While in service, he passed away on 27.10.2021.

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 respondent management to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for belated settlement of terminal benefits of the deceased husband of the petitioner. This shall be done within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

04.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No gbg To The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Madurai) Ltd., Madurai.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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