Simon Raja.P v. The Management Of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Simon Raja ... Petitioner Vs The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd., Thirunelveli Region, Represented by its General Manager, Thirunelveli.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest for at the rate of 18 % per annum, for the period of delay from 01.06.2021 to 26.03.2023, in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits, namely, EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves already surrendered, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Conductor. He retired on 31.05.2021. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 26.03.2023. 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.

3. This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To The General Manager, Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd., Thirunelveli Region, Thirunelveli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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