Nagarani S v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Nagarani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Madurai Division, 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, directing the respondents to pay 6 percentage interest for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits such as PF Gratuity and Leave Salary payable to the petitioner from the date of her husband death on 02.07.2020 to till the date of actual payment made to her i.e. 01.12.2022 and all other attendant benefits to her within the stipulated period. For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband joined the respondent corporation as Conductor in the year 1994. He died on 02.07.2020. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 01.12.2022.

3.It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the retired employee is entitled to interest. 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 retirement 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. 08.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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