Umarani v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Umarani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2.The Branch Manager, State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd., Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to pay interest for the belated payment of Gratuity from 14.07.2013 as per petitioner's calculation.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.K.Samy For Respondents : Mr.K.Senthilkumar, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Tradesman in the year 1978. He retired from service on 10.10.2013. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 21.06.2014. 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 the 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. 26.04.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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