K.Azhagu v. The General Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.23992 of 2024 K.Azhagu ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanyakumari District.

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

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court 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 30.06.2022 to 31.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

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

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Special Grade Conductor of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 30.06.2022, seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest due to belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. The petitioner had retired from service on 30.06.2022 and his terminal benefits were released on 31.05.2023. Seeking interest for belated disbursement of terminal benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents on 14.09.2024. 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 General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanyakumari District.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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