Subramaniagandan G v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR G.Subramaniagandan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

3.The Administrator, Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

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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. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R-3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Traffic Inspector of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.05.2022.

2. According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were settled only on 23.05.2023. Hence, he has sent a representation on 25.09.2023 seeking interest for the belated payment. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

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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.

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, (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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3.The Administrator, Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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