S.Arumugam v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Managing Director, (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.
2.The General Manager, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.
3.The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 2.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to 1/5
disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation and pass such further or other orders as this Court For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Jagadeesbalan Standing Counsel For R-3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel
ORDER
The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation seeking a Mandamus to pay 6% interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.
2. The petitioner herein has attained superannuation on 31.01.2023. His retirement benefits were released belatedly. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation on 11.11.2024 and filed the present writ petition.
3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to pay 6% interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits to the 2/5
petitioner from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above said direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
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2.The General Manager, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.
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3.The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 2.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.
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