Madras High CourtWP(MD)/23147/2024disposed of

E.Ramalakshmi v. The Management Of

2024-09-27Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.23147 of 2024 E.Ramalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Represented 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, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 28.08.2022 to 30.05.2023, in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits namely EPF Employees's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leave/ already surrendered earned leaves of her deceased husband/ retired employee (late) S.Eliyas Balan, Staff No.6236, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a wife of the deceased employee of the respondent Transport Corporation seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest for the belated disbursement of pensionary benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner's husband had passed away on 27.08.2022 while he was in service. But the terminal benefits were released only on 30.05.2023. Therefore, the petitioner has sent a representation on 17.07.2024 to the respondent seeking interest for the belated disbursement. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent.

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum 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.

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

27.09.2024 NCC : Yes/No 1/3 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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