Periyaswamy M v. The State Express Transport

1 W.P.(MD)NO.24475 OF 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.24475 of 2022 M.Periyaswamy ... Petitioner Vs.

The State Express Transport Corporation (Tamil Nadu) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Provident Fund from the date of his retirement till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner worked as Selection Grade Senior Driver in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 31.08.2019. However, his terminal benefits were settled belatedly.

3.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.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 27.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.24475 OF 2022 To:

The Managing Director, The State Express Transport Corporation (Tamil Nadu) Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.24475 OF 2022 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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