Ramachandran L v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN L.Ramachandran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul-624 005.

... 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 pay 6% interest amount of Rs.25,449/- for the belated payment of service surrender leave salary amount of Rs.60,029/- payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement ie., 31.10.2014 till the date of payment made on 24.11.2021 and all other attendant benefits to him within a stipulated period.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Helper in the year 1981. He retired from service on 31.10.2014. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 24.11.2021. 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. 16.06.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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