R.Milton William Mohan 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.27158 of 2024 R.Milton William Mohan Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3. The Administrator, State Express Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... 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 the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of 1/5

retirement benefits of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

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 Foreman of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.03.2023, seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest due to the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. The petitioner had retired from service on 31.03.2023 and his terminal benefits were released on 30.10.2024. Seeking interest for belated disbursement of terminal benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation on 04.11.2024 and the same has also been received by the authorities. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/5

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 - 600 002.

2. The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3. The Administrator, State Express Transport Corporation Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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