C.Manohar v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.26991 of 2024 C.Manohar ... Petitioner -vs1.The Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

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

3. The Administrator, The TamilNadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.05.2022 to 31.05.2023, the date on which the said benefits were settled to the petitioner. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.Jagadeesbalan Standing Counsel For Respondent No.3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of his terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner had attained superannuation on 31.05.2022. But the terminal benefits have paid only on 31.05.2023. Hence, he sent a representation on 13.06.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents Transport Corporation are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

13.11.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

gvn To 1.The Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

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

3. The Administrator, The TamilNadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

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