Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22152/2024disposed of

A.Raju v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

2024-09-18Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.22152 of 2024 A.Raju ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukkottai Region, Represented by its Managing Director, Pudukottai.

... 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 01.11.2022 to 30.05.2023, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leave 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 Special Grade Conductor of the respondent Transport Corporation, who retired from service on 31.10.2022 seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the terminal benefits were released 6 months after the date of retirement. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondent on 15.07.2024 seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits. 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 authority is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a., from the due date till the date of 2/4

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.

18.09.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukkottai Region, Pudukottai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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