Balasubramaniyan .S v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.09.2022

CORAM

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

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 24.05.2019 to 30.01.2021 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan, Standing Counsel.

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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 1992. He retired from service on 23.05.2019. Though the respondent issued cheques on 22.01.2021 for the petitioner's retirement benefits, the amount was credited in the petitioner's account on 31.01.2021. 3.It is well settled that for such belated payment, the retired employee is entitled to interest. I, therefore, direct the respondent corporation 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. 28.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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