Radhakrishnan.A v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Radhakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Tirunelveli Division, Rep. by its Managing Director, Kattapomman Nagar, V.M.Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

2.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Rep. by its General Director, Ranithottam, Nagercoil.

... 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 pay the petitioner Rs.8,18,120/- towards Gratuity, Rs.8,87,246/- towards EPF Employee's Contribution and other retirement benefits together with 18 percent interest per annum, within a time frame 1/4

as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj, Standing Counsel.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner was employed in the respondent Corporation. He reached the age of superannuation on 31.05.2022. The grievance of the petitioner is that he has not been paid the terminal benefits. The respondents argued that due to liquidity crunch and financial difficulties the Corporation is unable to settle the petitioner's dues. The stand taken by the respondents cannot be accepted. The respondents are directed to pay the petitioner's terminal benefits with interest at the rate of 6% per annum. This disbursement shall be made within a period of twelve weeks 2/4

from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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