Sekaran. S v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Sekaran ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Thirunelveli Division, K.T.C.Nagar, Thirunelveli - 627 011.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6 percent interest for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits such as P.F., Gratuity and Unavailed Leave Salary payable to the petitioner form the date of his retirement 30.06.2019 to till the date of actual payment made to him i.e. 29.01.2021 and all other attendant benefits to him within the stipulated period. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Conductor. He retired on 30.06.2019. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 29.01.2021. 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.

3. This writ petition is allowed. No costs.

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To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Thirunelveli Division, K.T.C.Nagar, Thirunelveli - 627 011.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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