Kalaiselvi T v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN T.Kalaiselvi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband joined the respondent corporation as Driver Tradesman in the year 2001. He passed away on 20.06.2021 while in service. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 27.03.2023.

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. 19.06.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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