Mohanarajan T v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA W.P.(MD) No.16981 of 2024 T.Mohanarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Rep. By its Managing Director, Tiruenveli.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement ie., from 30.06.2022 to 31.05.2023, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah

ORDER

The petitioner, who retired from service on 30.06.2022, 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.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel for the first respondent.

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, his terminal benefits have been settled only on 31.05.2023 with the delay of more than one year.

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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 30.06.2022 and 31.05.2023 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.

25.07.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No sm 3/4

R.N.MANJULA , J.

sm To 1.The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Rep. By its Managing Director, Tiruenveli.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil.

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