Krishna Kumar.A v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Krishna Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Pension Commutation from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani For Respondents : Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep, Standing Counsel for R1.

Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel for R2.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Helper. He retired from service on 31.11.2021. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 27.03.2023.

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. 2/4

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 26.04.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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