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M.Malar v. The General Manager

2024-10-15Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.24158 of 2024 M.Malar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNV) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 19.12.2021 to 28.03.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R2

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent transport corporation, seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits.

2.The petitioner's husband had passed away on 19.12.2021 and the terminal benefits were released only on 28.03.2023. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation seeking payment of interest. However, since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay 6% interest 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. 2/4

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

15.10.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No RJR To 1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNV) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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