Krishnan.S v. The Management Of

W.P.(MD)No.23566 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.23566 of 2022 S.Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd., Thirunelveli Region, Represented by its General Manager, Thirunelveli.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.02.2018 to 02.11.2018, in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leave within a time frame as may fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Conductor. He retired on 31.01.2018. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 03.11.2018. It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the retired employee is entitled to interest. I, therefore, direct the respondent Corporation to pay the interest to the writ petitioner computed at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated disbursement from the date of retirement till date of settlement. The interest amount shall be paid within a https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.23566 of 2022 period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. This writ petition is allowed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (C.O) // True Copy // /11/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) mga To The General Manager, Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd., Thirunelveli Region, Thirunelveli.

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