A.Neeravi v. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.,
W.P.(MD) No.24387 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.11.2019
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE V.M.VELUMANI W.P.(MD) No.24387 of 2019 A.Neeravi ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli)Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director Tirunelveli.
2.The General Manager The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli)Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle interest for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Provident Fund from the date of the petitioner's retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Sathiyasingh
ORDER
This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondents to settle interest for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Provident Fund from the date of the petitioner's retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him, within a time frame. 2.Mr.K.Sathiyasingh, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.According to the petitioner, he was working as Special Grade Conductor in the respondent Transport Corporation and retired from service on 30.04.2018. His terminal benefits were settled belatedly, after delay of 16 months. The grievance of the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P.(MD) No.24387 of 2019 petitioner is that, the respondents/Corporation has not paid the interest for the delayed payment as per the judgment of the First Bench of this Court, dated 12.06.2015 in W.A.(MD)Nos.383 to 457 of 2015. He made representation to the respondents/Corporation on 31.10.2019 and the respondents/Corporation has not passed any orders on the representation. Hence, the petitioner has come out with the present writ petition.
4.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.
5.This issue has already been decided by the First Bench of this Court referred to above. In view of the same, the respondents are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% for the delayed payment in twelve (12) equal monthly installments on or before 10th day of every English Calendar month. The first installment is to be paid on or before 10th day of March, 2020.
6.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar TO 1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli)Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director Tirunelveli.
2.The General Manager The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli)Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli.
+1 CC to M/s.K. SATHIYA SINGH, Advocate ( SR-99738[F] dated 20/11/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.A.RAHUL, Advocate ( SR-100334[F] dated 21/11/2019 ) W.P.(MD)No.24387 of 2019 20.11.2019 5/8 GNS MS/02.01.2020/2P.5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2