Kanagaraj .G v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.11.2023

CORAM

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

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Virudhunagar Region, Represented by its Managing Director, Virudhunagar.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.10.2021 to 26.03.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leave within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Special Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation, who retired on voluntary retirement scheme on 30.09.2021.

2. According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 26.03.2023. Hence, he has sent a representation on 17.08.2023 seeking payment of interest for the delayed payment of the terminal benefits. 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 to the writ petitioner at the rate of 6% from the due date till 25.03.2023 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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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To The Managing Director, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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