Veerenthiran .K v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI K.Veerenthiran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, 2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pudukkottai Region, Pudukkottai-622 001.

3.The Chief Financial Advisor, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

4. The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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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 the interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned leave Salary and commutation within the time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman For R1 - R3 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R4 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned leave Salary and commutation within the time that may be fixed by this Court.

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

3. The petitioner was retired from service as Special Grade Conductor on 30.06.2022.

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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).

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 petitioner's terminal benefits. This shall be done within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 28.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes gbg To 1.The Managing Director, 3/5

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pudukkottai Region, Pudukkottai-622 001.

3.The Chief Financial Advisor, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

4. The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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