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R.Veluchamy v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd

2023-11-24Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.11.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR R.Veluchamy ... 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.

... Respondents 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 settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 30.11.2021 to 31.03.2023 the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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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 Conductor of the respondent Corporation who attained superannuation on 30.11.2021.

2. According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 31.03.2023. Hence, he has made a representation on 16.11.2023 for payment of interest for the belated settlement of the terminal benefits. Since there was no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the 2nd respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the due date till 30.03.2023 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.

24.11.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

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.

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R.

VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

gbg Order made in Dated:

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