Saravanan.G v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.11.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR G.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul-624 005.
3.The Administrator, Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension 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 pay 6% interest for the belated payment of Terminal benefits such as P.F., Gratuity, Leave Salary payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e. on 30.06.2021 to till the date of actual payment made to him i.e. 13.03.2023 / 27.03.2023. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For R1 & R2 : Mr.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel
ORDER
The present writ petitioner has been filed by a retired Assistant Engineer of the respondent Corporation, who voluntarily retired from service on 30.06.2021. His terminal benefits were released belatedly only on 13.03.2023 and the balance amount was released on 27.03.2023. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation on 20.10.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursal of the terminal benefits. Since the said request has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.
2. Considering the above said facts, the respondents 2 and 3 are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the due date till the date of actual payment of terminal benefits to the writ petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.
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3. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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Yes / No gbg To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul-624 005.
3.The Administrator, Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.
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