Abraham.P v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.11.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Abraham ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Kattaboman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse and settle the interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for belated payment of retiral benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation to the petitioner.
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For Petitioner : Mr.C.Murugavel For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel for R.1 & R.2 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R.3
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
2. The writ petitioner joined the respondent Corporation as Junior Manager (Accounts) (Trainee). He retired on 31.07.2018. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 31.08.2019. 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.
3. This writ petition is allowed. No costs.
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To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Kattaboman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region.
3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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