Zeenathaman M v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Zeenathaman ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattaboman Nagar, Maharajan Nagar PO, Tirunelveli - 627 011.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court 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 and Leave Salary from the date immediately after the death of the petitioner's deceased husband to the date of actual payment to her. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband was working as Superintendent in the respondent corporation. He passed away on 04.05.2021 while in service. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 28.03.2023. 3.It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the 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 the petitioner's husband's death till the 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. 08.06.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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