Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29658/2023disposed of

Prakash. R v. The Management Of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

2023-12-14Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.12.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.29658 of 2023 R.Prakash ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukottai Region, Represented by its Managing Director, Pudukkottai.

... 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 the petitioner interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.07.2021 to 26.03.2023, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees's Contribution, Gratutity, and Encashment of Leaves, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Jegadees Balan 1/4

Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Special Grade Tradesman of the respondent Corporation seeking a mandamus directing the respondent to disburse the interest at the rate of 6% per annum due to the belated payment of terminal benefits. The petitioner had voluntarily retired on 30.06.2021 and terminal benefits were disbursed only on 26.03.2023. The petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents on 20.10.2023, seeking interest for the said belated payment of terminal benefits.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent is directed to pay interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits at the rate of 6% p.a., from the due date till 25.03.2023 within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

14.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No 4/4 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukottai Region, Pudukkottai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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