Madras High CourtWP(MD)/27154/2024disposed of

B. Radhakrishnan Nair v. The Managing Director

2024-11-14Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.27154 of 2024 B.Radhakrishnan Nair ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (KMB) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... 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 Respondents : Mr.K.Jegadees Balan Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Special Grade Tradesman of the respondent Transport Corporation, who retired from service on 31.03.2023 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 20 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.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2/4

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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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (KMB) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (KMB) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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