R. Kumar v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.27171 of 2024 R.Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai -2.

2. The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai -2.

3. The Administrator, State Express Transport Corporation, Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

... 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 disburse interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For R1 and R2 : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Helper of the respondent Transport Corporation, who retired from service on 31.01.2023 seeking a Mandamus for payment interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the terminal benefits were released 22 months after the date of retirement. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondents on 05.11.2024 seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

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

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits from the due date till the date of realization, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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To

1. The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai -2.

2. The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai -2.

3. The Administrator, State Express Transport Corporation, Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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