Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14713/2023allowed

Chitra.K v. The Managing Director

2023-06-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.14713 OF 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.14713 of 2023 K.Chitra ... 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., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

... 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% 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 petitioner's husband worked as Helper in the respondent Corporation. While on service, he died on 30.05.2022 due to health issue. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 30.05.2023. 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. 22.06.2023 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.14713 OF 2023 To:

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., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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