Natarajan.G v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN G.Natarajan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam - 612 001.

3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Regional Office, (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

... 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 along with interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave encashment at the time of service within the time limit that may by fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Junior Engineer. He retired on 30.06.2022. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 29.05.2023. 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 (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam - 612 001.

3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Regional Office, (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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