Vijayalakshmi .N v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN N.Vijayalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Trichirapalli District.

... 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 sanction retirement benefits of 1) Gratuity of Rs.6,30,000/- 2) Earned Leave Rs.1,79,208/- 3) RBS Rs.18,300/- and 4) Family Welfare Fund of Rs.5,00,000/- and other retirement benefits along with with 6 % interest per annum within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sudhagar Nagaraj For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband was employed as Driver in the respondent corporation. He died on 23.02.2022 in harness. The petitioner complains that the retirement benefits are yet to be sanctioned. The delay in disbursing the retirement benefits cannot be accepted. The respondents are directed to quantify the retirement benefits payable to the writ petitioner and disburse the same within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. While quantifying the retirement benefits, the interest component will also be added. The respondents are obliged to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date on which the retirement benefits should have been disbursed till the date of actual payment.

3.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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