T.Ramalingam v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.12.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.29288 of 2024 T.Ramalingam ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthapatti, Managiri, Karaikudi.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, 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 pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the 1/5
petitioner, from the date of his retirement i.e., 31.01.2023 to actual payment made on 30.10.2024, in view of the Hon'ble Court orders and the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For R1 and R2 : Mr.Jegadeesbalan Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr. S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel
O R D E R
The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Special Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation, who had attained superannuation on 31.01.2023 seeking a Mandamus for payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.
2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, though the petitioner has retired from service on 31.01.2023, the terminal benefits were released only on 30.10.2024. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondents on 10.11.2024, seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/5
3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.
4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
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To
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthapatti, Managiri, Karaikudi.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 02.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.
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