Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16612/2023disposed of

Mariya Micheal S v. The General Manager

2023-07-11Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI V.Mariya Micheal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNL) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.2018 to 23.09.2019 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For R1 : Mr.D.Jebaraj For R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.2018 to 23.09.2019 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. The petitioner was employed as a Conductor in the respondent corporation on 14.05.1986. He retired from service on 31.05.2018.

4. It is admitted that his terminal benefits were not settled immediately but only belatedly. The only question that arises for consideration is as regards the rate of interest payable on the belated settlement. 2/4

5. The issue raised in this writ petition was already decided by this Court vide order, dated 07.03.2023 in W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.Murugan Vs. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., & Another).

6. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is allowed by directing the respondent management to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for belated settlement of petitioner's terminal benefits. This shall be done within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 11.07.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No gbg To 1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNL) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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