Vijaya J v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN J.Vijaya ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident fund and Leave Salary.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner's husband was working as a Conductor in the respondent Corporation. He died on 27.08.2020. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 01.12.2022. It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the 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 immediately after the death of her husband 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.

3. This writ petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 13.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

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

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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