Madras High CourtWP(MD)/23355/2024disposed of

T.Vijayan v. The Managing Director

2024-10-01Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.23355 of 2024 T.Vijayan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Limited, 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Special Grade Conductor of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 30.06.2019, seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest due to belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the terminal benefits were released 20 months after the date of retirement. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondents on 09.09.2024 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 respondents. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits 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.

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

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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Limited, 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Kanyakumari District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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