P.Muthukumaran v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.21279 of 2024 P.Muthukumaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (KMB) Limited, 27, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Trichy - 620 001.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... 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 disburse the interest at the rate of 6% p.a., for the belated payment of retirement benefits of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For R1 and R2 : Mr.K.Jegadeesh Balan Standing Counsel For R 3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Checking Inspector of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.05.2022, seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest due to belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. The petitioner had retired from service on 31.05.2022 and his terminal benefits were released on 23.05.2023. Seeking interest for belated disbursement of terminal benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation on 01.08.2024 and the same has also been received by the authorities.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (KMB) Limited, 27, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Trichy - 620 001.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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