S.Mariselvam v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Mariselvam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-Pass 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 to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actural payment.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh 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 31.05.2022.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the terminal benefits of the petitioner were settled only on 30.05.2023. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation on 17.10.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till 29.05.2023 to the writ petitioner 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 Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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