Madras High CourtWP(MD)/27333/2024disposed of

K.Mahalingam v. The Managing Director

2024-11-15Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.27333 of 2024 K.Mahalingam ... Petitioner -vs1.The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation TN Ltd., Corporate Office, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2. The Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, State Express Transport Corpn., (TN) Ltd., Corporate Office, No.2, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the interest at the rate of 6% as per court direction for belated payment of terminal benefits of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary for its total amount comes to Rs.26,55,359/- through deposited into Bank dated on 30.10.2023 to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.K.Senthilkumar 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.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the transport corporation and he had attained superannuation on 28.02.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner. Hence, he sent a representation on 05.11.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/4

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent Transport Corporation is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve (12) 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.

15.11.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn To 1.The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation TN Ltd., Corporate Office, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2. The Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, State Express Transport Corpn., (TN) Ltd., Corporate Office, No.2, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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