Arumugam A v. The Managing Director

1 W.P.(MD)NO.27169 OF 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.27169 of 2022 A.Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL.) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluavar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits, namely, Gratuity, Provident fund, Leave salary and Commutation. 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.27169 OF 2022 For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.D.Jebaraj, Standing Counsel.

For R-3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel.

* * *

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner worked as Selection Grade Driver in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 31.05.2018. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 31.08.2019.

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.

2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.27169 OF 2022 4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 01.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL.) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 007.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluavar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

3/4

4 W.P.(MD)NO.27169 OF 2022 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

PMU W.P.(MD)No.27169 of 2022 01.12.2022 4/4