Krishnan G v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA G.Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

... 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 directing the respondents 1 and 2 to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned Leave, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits eligible to petitioner with 6% rate of interest.

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

ORDER

The petitioner, who had retired from service on 31.05.2022, has filed this writ petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits.

2. Heard Mr.A.Rahul, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing counsel for the respondents.

3. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

4. As per the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner's terminal benefits have been settled only on 30.05.2023.

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5. Since the petitioner is in no way responsible for the delay caused in disbursing the said benefits, the respondent Transport Corporation shall pay interest to the petitioner for the period of delay between 31.05.2022 and 30.05.2023 at the rate of 6% per annum and disburse the same within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

12.07.2024 Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No PJL To

1. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

2. The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai,Chennai-02.

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R.N.MANJULA , J.

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