Pasupathy. D v. The Management

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN D.Pasupathy ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Rep.by its General Manager, Tirunelveli.

... Respondent 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 settle the petitioner's interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.01.2021 to 01.12.2022 in paying the amount paid towards the terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and Social Security Scheme Benefit within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Conductor in the year 1987. He retired from service on 31.12.2020. 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. 29.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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