S.Uthandiappan v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.04.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA S.Uthandiappan ... Petitioner vs.
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.
... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund and Gratuity from the date of his retirement ie., from 31.05.2018 to 21.09.2019, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramiah 1/4
O R D E R
The petitioner, who was retired from service on 31.05.2018, has filed this writ petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits.
2. Heard Mr.A.Rahul, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.K.Ramiah, learned counsel for the respondent.
3. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
4. As per the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner's terminal benefits have been settled only on 21.09.2019.
5. Since the petitioner is no way responsible for the delay caused in disbursing the said benefits, the respondent Transport 2/4
Corporation shall pay interest to the petitioner for the period of delay between 31.05.2018 and 21.09.2019 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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R.N.MANJULA, J.
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