Subburaman K v. The General Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA K.Subburaman ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Virudhunagar Region, Madurai Virudhunagar Road, Virudhunagar.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 30.09.2016 to 08.12.2017 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For R-1 : Mr.K.Ramiah Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 30.09.2016 to 08.12.2017 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits.

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 employed as Joiner Tradesman in the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited on 05.03.1982 and he retired from service as Foreman at its Virudhunagar branch on 30.09.2016.

4. It is admitted that the petitioner's terminal benefits were not settled immediately but only belatedly that on 08.12.2017. The only question that 2/5

arises for consideration is with regard to 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. Therefore, this Court directs the respondent management to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for belated settlement of petitioner's terminal benefits within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 15.04.2024 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Nsr 3/5

To:

1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Virudhunagar Region, Madurai Virudhunagar Road, Virudhunagar.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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R.N.MANJULA, J.

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