Thulasimani M v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Thulasimani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Ltd., Madurai Region, Bye Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

... 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 pay 6% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such P.F.Gratuity and Leave Salary payable to her form the date of her husband's death on 19.06.2020 to till the date of actual payment made to her ie., 02.12.2022 and all other attendant benefits to her within a stipulated period. 1/3

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband joined the respondent corporation as Driver in the year 1998. The petitioner's husband died on 19.06.2020. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 02.12.2022.

3. I, therefore, direct the respondent Corporation to pay the interest to the writ petitioner computed at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated disbursement from the date of her husband's death till date of settlement. The interest amount shall be paid within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 07.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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