Kuppusamy P v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Kuppusamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Byepass Road, Madurai.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiuruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 02.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Pension Commutation from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Ms.D.Ramya For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel for R.1 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R.2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Driver. He retired on 30.06.2022. However, his terminal benefits were settled on 30.05.2023. 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 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Byepass Road, Madurai.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiuruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 02.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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