Ramalekshmi v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 31.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Ramalekshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband joined the respondent corporation as Driver in the year 1995. He retired from service on 28.05.2020. He passed away on 21.05.2021. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 08.12.2022.

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. 31.03.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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