Karuppayee. B v. The Managing Director

1 W.P.(MD)NO.15861 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.15861 of 2023 B.Karuppayee ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Byepass Road, Madurai - 625 010.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest @ 6% p.a. for the period of delay from 04.04.2022 to 30.05.2023 that is from the date following the date of the death of the petitioner's deceased husband to the date of actual payment paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Ms.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.S.Raja, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner's husband worked as Special Grade Tradesman in the respondent Corporation. While on service, he died on 04.04.2022 due to ill health. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 30.05.2023.

3.It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the 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 the petitioner's husband's death till the 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 Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Byepass Road, Madurai - 625 010.

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