Asokan.A.S v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.S.Asokan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Dindigul.

... 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 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.01.2019 to 21.09.2019 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution and Encashment of Earned/Sick Leaves within a time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.S.Siva Balaji, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Junior Tradesman in the year 1986. He retired from service on 31.12.2018. His retirement benefits were settled only on 21.09.2019. 3.It is well settled that for such belated payment, the retired employee is entitled to interest. I, therefore, direct the respondent corporation to pay interest on the belated payment at the rate of 6% per annum. The interest amount shall be paid within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.The writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 01.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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