Syed Abdul Rahim. M v. The Managing Director,

1 W.P.(MD)NO.15545 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.15545 of 2023 M.Syed Abdul Rahim ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Vellipalayam, Nagapattinam - 611 001.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse interest @ 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave salary.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents: 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 Driver in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 30.06.2022. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 28.05.2023. 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.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 30.06.2023 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.15545 OF 2023 To:

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Vellipalayam, Nagapattinam - 611 001.

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