Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15750/2023allowed

Kali Pillai.M v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.,

2023-06-30Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.15750 OF 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.15750 of 2023 M.Kali Pillai ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Kattabomman Nagar, V.M.Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

2. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Rep. by its General Manager, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Nagarcoil.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest @ 12% p.a. for the period of delay from the petitioner's date of retirement (31.05.2022) to till the date of reimbursement (12.06.2023) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of earned / sick leave and other monetary benefits etc. within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.15750 OF 2023 For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner worked as Tradesman in the respondent Corporation. He retired as Tradesman (Special) on 31.05.2022. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 12.06.2023.

3.It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the retired 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 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.

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3 W.P.(MD)NO.15750 OF 2023 4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 30.06.2023 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Kattabomman Nagar, V.M.Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

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

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.15750 OF 2023 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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