Madhavan.P v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.09.2022

CORAM

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

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Tirunelveli Division, K.T.C.Nagar, Tirunelveli-627 011.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District-629001.

... 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 pay 6% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as P.F., gratuity and unavailed leave salary, payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement ie., 31.05.2018 to till the date of actual payment made to him ie., 26.09.2019 and all other attendant benefits to him within the stipulated period. For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel 1/3

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 31.05.2018. His terminal benefits were disbursed only on 26.09.2019. 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 31.05.2018 to 26.09.2019. 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. 30.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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