Abdulwahap .C v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Abdulwahap ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Karaikudi.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-02.

... 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 the petitioner interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.05.2020 to 01.06.2021 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned/Sick Leaves and Commutated Value of Pension within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan, Standing Counsel for R1.

Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel for R2.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Conductor in the year 1995. He retired from service on 30.04.2020. His retirement benefits were settled only on 02.06.2021.

3.It is well settled that for such belated payment, the employee is entitled to interest. I, therefore, direct the respondents to pay interest on the belated payment at the rate of 6% per annum as prayed for in the writ petition. The interest amount shall be paid within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.The writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 23.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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