Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15703/2023allowed

N.Muralitharan v. The Management Of Tamil Nadu State

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

1 W.P.(MD)NO.15703 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.15703 of 2023 N.Muralitharan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Madurai.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay 01.07.2022 to 30.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the petitioner's terminal benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leave within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.S.Raja * * * 1/4

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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 as Senior Grade Driving Instructor on 30.06.2022. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 30.05.2023.

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

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The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Madurai.

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