Swaminathan. M v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

1 W.P.(MD)NO.24986 OF 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.24986 of 2022 M.Swaminathan, S/o.T.Muthaian, Selection Grade Driver (Retired), Staff No.89DR1220, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Kumbakonam.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Nagapattinam.

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

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2 W.P.(MD)NO.24986 OF 2022 For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents: Mr.K.Jagadees Balan, 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 Driver in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 30.04.2020. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 02.06.2021.

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 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.24986 OF 2022 of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 03.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Nagapattinam.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.24986 OF 2022 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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