Murugeswari.S v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Murugeswari ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Byepass Road, Madurai - 625 010.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 05.12.2021 to 13.03.2023 that is from the date of following the date of the death of petitioner's deceased husband to the date of actual payment paid towards terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Ms.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband worked as Checking Inspector in the respondent corporation. He passed away on 04.12.2021 while in service. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 13.03.2023. 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. 4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 02.06.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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