Pandian.M v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR M.Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Dindigul Region, Represented by its General Manager, Dindigul.

... 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 01.10.2022 to 30.05.2023, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Special Grade Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 30.09.2022.

2. According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 30.05.2023. Hence, he has sent a representation on 17.08.2023 seeking interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

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

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

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To The General Manager, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Dindigul Region, Dindigul.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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