Joseph.S v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Joseph ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Tirunelveli.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.07.19 to 24.01.21 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Enchashment of leave within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honble Court and without affecting his rights to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.Debaraj TNSTC 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as conductor in the year 1998. He retired from service on 30.06.2019. His terminal benefits were disbursed only on 24.01.2021. On such belated disbursement, the petitioner is entitled to 6%.

3. Therefore, the respondent is directed to pay interest to the writ petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum for the delay period from 01.07.2019 to 24.01.2021. This amount shall be paid within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. 27.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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