Dhanalakshmi.V v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.Dhanalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Nagapattinam.

... Respondents 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 settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and ex-gratia amount from the date of his death to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to her.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul 1/3

For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadeesbalan Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband joined the respondent corporation as Selection Grade Driver. He passed away on 13.11.2020. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 01.12.2022.

3. 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 his death 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. 07.06.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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