R. Natesan v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.24830 of 2024 R.Natesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Tiruchirappalli District.

... 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 settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned Leave, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 6% per annum within the time frame.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sudhagar Nagaraj 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Checking Inspector of the respondent Transport Corporation, who had attained superannuation on 30.11.2019, seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, though the petitioner has retired from service on 30.11.2019, the terminal benefits were released only on 30.01.2021. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondent on 28.08.2024, seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits. 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 are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a., 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 Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Tiruchirappalli District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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