Pandian.K v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli.

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.

... 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 the interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including, Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned / Medical Leave Salary within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Anandha Kumar For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebarajaj, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Driver. He retired from service on 31.03.2018. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 03.11.2018.

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 of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 10.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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