Ramanathan. P v. Transport Department

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Ramanathan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., 27, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The Financial Advisor, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., 27, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam 612 001.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the terminal benefits in difference arrears amount in Gratuity Leave Salary and Provident Fund due to 7th Pay Commission Revised Wages together with interest at the rate of 6 % per annum payable as per court direction, in one Installment to petitioner within a stipulated time frame as fixed by this Court from the date on 01.10.2016 to till the date of actual payment. 1/3

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as clerk in the year 1980. He retired from service on 31.05.2016. The petitioner claims that the retirement benefits payable to him were not computed by taking into account the 7th Pay Commission Revised Wages. This assertion made by the writ petitioner is not controverted by the respondent corporation.

3. I therefore direct the respondents to disburse the differential arrears by computing the petitioner's last drawn wages in terms of the 7th Pay Commission Revised Wages within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The respondent are also directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. 29.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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