Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29270/2024disposed of

A.Kaliamoorthi v. The Managing Director

2024-12-05Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.12.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.29270 of 2024 A.Kaliamoorthi ... Petitioner -vs1. The Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 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 Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadeesbalan Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the respondent Transport Corporation on 15.03.1994, and he had attained superannuation on 31.03.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 18.11.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent Transport Corporation is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1. The Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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