Murugesapandian.N v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.06.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN N.Murugesapandian ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Bye-Pass Road, Virudhunagar.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel for R.1 & R.2 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R.3
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Conductor. He voluntarily retired on 31.05.2022. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 31.05.2023. 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. 2/4
3. This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.
28.06.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Bye-Pass Road, Virudhunagar.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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