Gurusamy M v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Gurusamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

2.The General Manager, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

... 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 at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Conductor. He retired on 30.04.2020. His terminal and retirement benefits including Provident Fund and Gratuity were settled belatedly on different dates. It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the retired employee is entitled to interest. The respondents are directed to pay interest on the belated payment at the rate of 6% per annum. This shall be paid within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs.

28.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga To 1.The Managing Director, Madurai.

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2.The General Manager, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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