S.Maragathavel v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.04.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA S.Maragathavel ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Managing Director, Metro Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2.The General Manager, Metro Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as P.F., 1/5

Gratuity, Leave Salary and Commutation payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement ie., on 31.05.2019 to till the date of actual payment made to him ie., on 21.01.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For R1& R2 : Mr.K.Ramiah For R3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh

O R D E R

The petitioner, who was retired from service on 31.05.2019, has filed this writ petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits.

2. Heard Mr.A.K.Thangavelu, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.K.Ramiah, learned counsel for the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned counsel for the third respondent.

3. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2/5

4. As per the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner's terminal benefits have been settled only on 21.01.2021 with the delay of 600 days.

5. Since the petitioner is in no way responsible for the delay caused in disbursing the said benefits, the respondent Transport Corporation shall pay interest to the petitioner for the period of delay between 31.05.2019 and 21.01.2021 at the rate of 6% per annum and disburse the same within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To 1.The Managing Director, Metro Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2.The General Manager, Metro Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

3.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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