Samiraj S v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.10.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Samiraj ... Petitioner Vs 1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Tirunelveli.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest 1/4
at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commuted Value of Pension and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Panel Advocate for R.1 & R.2 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh for R.3
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Driver. He retired on 31.03.2020. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 02.06.2021. 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 period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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3. This writ petition is allowed. No costs.
28.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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