Shanmugam V v. The Managing Director

1 W.P.(MD)NO.27170 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.27170 of 2022 V.Shanmugam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

... 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, Leave Salary and Commutation.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner worked as Senior Grade Driving Instructor in the respondent Corporation. He retired on 31.01.2015. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 31.05.2017.

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.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 01.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.27170 OF 2022 To:

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.

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