Kumar.D v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN D.Kumar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, (Madurai)Limited, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai.

2.The General Manager, (Madurai) Limited, Madurai.

... 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 PF, Gratuity, un-availed leave salary, arrears of pension payable to the petitioner from the date of his compulsory retirement i.e. on 02.11.2012 as per the order of this Court in W.P.(MD).No. 7277 of 2017 to till the date of actual payment made to the Petitioner i.e. 13.11.2019 and 28.02.2022 and all other attendant benefits to the petitioner within the stipulated period.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pounraj For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Conductor. He retired on 13.03.2018. His terminal and retirement benefits including Provident Fund and Gratuity were settled belatedly on different dates. It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the retired employee is entitled to interest. The respondent is directed to pay interest on the belated payment at the rate of 6% per annum. This shall be paid within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs.

09.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga To 1.The Managing Director, (Madurai)Limited, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai.

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2.The General Manager, (Madurai) Limited, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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