Thangaraju.D v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.10.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.25256 of 2023 D.Thangaraju ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

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

... 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 voluntary retirement compensation of Rs.42,708/- to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by the Special Grade Driver, who retired under Voluntary Retirement Scheme on 31.12.2021.

2. In the writ petition, the writ petitioner has prayed for payment of voluntary retirement compensation of Rs.42,708/- (Rupees Forty Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Eight only) along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. The Management has calculated the voluntary retirement compensation at Rs.42,708/- (Rupees Forty Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Eight only) at the time of his voluntary retirement. However, the said amount has not been paid so far. Therefore, the second respondent herein is directed to pay a sum of Rs.42,708/- (Rupees Forty Two Thousand Seven 2/4

Hundred and Eight only) with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from 01.01.2022 till the date of realization. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of on the above said terms. There shall be no order as to costs.

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

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

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