Loganathan T v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN T.Loganathan ... Petitioner Vs 1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Dindigul Region, Chettinaykkanpatti Post, Dindigul - 624 005.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to pay six percent interest for the belated payment of Service Surrender Leave salary amount of Rs. 70,342/- which was settled to the petitioner only on 12.07.2022 and all other attendant benefits to him within the stipulated period. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Balaji

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Clerk. He retired on 30.06.2015. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 12.07.2022. 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.

3.This writ petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 05.04.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

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

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Dindigul Region, Chettinaykkanpatti Post, Dindigul - 624 005.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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