M.Bose, v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.12.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.HARI PARANTHAMAN W.P.(MD)No.21874 of 2015 M.Bose (Traffic Inspector - Retired) ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-pass Road, Madurai 625 016.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the Gratuity and Leave Salary with 18% interest per annum to the petitioner within a stipulated period. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani For Respondent : Mr.A.Jeyaraman

O R D E R

The petitioner joined as a Conductor in 1977. He retired from service on 31.08.2013 on reaching the age of superannuation. It is stated that his terminal benefits such as Gratuity and earned leave encashment are not settled, according to the petitioner. Hence, he has filed this Writ Petition.

2. Heard both sides.

3. If the terminal benefits of the petitioners ie., Gratuity and earned leave encahsment, are not settled and the earned leave is in the credit of the petitioner, then, I am of the view that the respondent shall settle the aforesaid benefits, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order with 6% interest as per the decision of the First Bench of this Court in W.A(MD)Nos.383 to 457 of 2015, dated 12.06.2015. If the respondent fails to make payment, then, the petitioner is entitled to 18% interest.

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This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No Costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-pass Road, Madurai 625 016.

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