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R. Ganesan v. The Managing Director

2024-11-20Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.27720 of 2024 R.Ganesan ... 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, Nagapattinam Region, Vellipalayam, Nagapattinam.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Selection Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.03.2023, seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest due to belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. The petitioner had retired from service on 31.03.2023 and his terminal benefits were released belatedly on 30.10.2024. Seeking interest for belated disbursement of terminal benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation on 13.11.2024 and the same has also been received by the authorities.

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 2/4

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, Nagapattinam Region, Vellipalayam, Nagapattinam.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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