Selvaraj B v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN B.Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Corporation Tirunelveli Limited, Tirunelveli 627 003.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Corporation Tirunelveli Limited, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Nagercoil - 1.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to pay 12% per annum for an amount of Rs.15,78,041/- fro the delayed payment of retirement benefits for 20 months from the date of retirement. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Cenil For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner joined the respondent corporation as Driver in the year 1989. He retired from service on 31.05.2019. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 27.01.2021.

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. 02.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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