Pandi S v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.11.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Pandi ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

3.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's 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 1/4

the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.05.2022 to 23.05.2023, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Special Grade Driver of the respondent Corporation who retired under Voluntary Retirement Scheme on 31.05.2022.

2. According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 23.05.2023. Hence, he has sent a representation on 15.11.2023 seeking interest for belated payment of terminal benefits. Since the said request is not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. In view of the above said facts, the respondents 2 and 3 are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the due date till 22.05.2023 within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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4. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

22.11.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

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Yes / No gbg To 1.The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

3.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

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R.

VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

gbg Order made in Dated:

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