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A.Devendran v. The Managing Director

2024-12-02Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR A.Devendran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 2.

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

3.The Administrator, State Express Transport Corporation 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 disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits 1/4

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.Senthil Kumar 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 28.02.2023. His retirement benefits were released belatedly. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation on 14.11.2024 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 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. 2/4

4. With the above said direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

02.12.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 2.

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

3.The Administrator, State Express Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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