Ponlakshmi.R v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR R.Ponlakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Byepass Road, Madurai-625 016.

... 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 interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 02.07.2020 to 02.12.2022 that is from the date following the date of the death of petitioner's deceased husband to the date of actual payment paid towards the terminal benefits.

For Petitioner : M/s.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by the wife of a deceased employee of the respondent Transport Corporation.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner's husband, who was working as a Conductor had passed away on 01.07.2020 while he was in service. The terminal benefits were released only on 02.12.2022. Hence, she has sent a representation on 09.11.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. In view of the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to pay 6% interest from the due date till 01.12.2022 to the writ petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above said direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

27.11.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Byepass Road, Madurai-625 016.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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