Anparasan S v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.11.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Anparasan ... 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 Pensions 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, directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. 1/4
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 present writ petition has been filed by a Branch Manager of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 30.11.2013.
2. According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were settled only on 12.01.2018. Hence, he has sent a representation on 11.10.2023 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 respondents herein are 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, 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 Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.
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