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S.M.A.Gaffer v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.,

2023-11-20Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.M.A.Gaffer ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

... 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 settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.03.2020 to 02.06.2021 on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For R-1 : Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Selection Grade Conductor of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.03.2020.

2. According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were settled only on 02.06.2021. Hence, he has sent a representation on 03.10.2023 seeking interest for the belated payment. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the first respondent herein is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% to the writ petitioner from the due date of retirement benefits till the date of payment, 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 observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

20.11.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Madurai.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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