Gomathinayakam.C v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Gomathinayakam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/3 Tuticorin Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli-627 011.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Surrender Earned Leave Salary from the date of petitioner's retirement to the date of actual payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Manoharan For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Senior Superintendent. He retired from service on 30.04.2020. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 02.06.2021.

3.It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the retired employee is entitled to interest. I, therefore, direct the respondent Corporation to pay 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.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 21.04.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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