Madras High CourtWP(MD)/31434/2024disposed of

A. Gunaseelan v. The Managing Director

2025-01-02Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.31434 of 2024 A.Gunaseelan ... Petitioner -vsThe Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattapomman Nagar, Tirunelveli-627 011.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj 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 13.09.1988, and he had attained superannuation on 31.03.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024 & 01.11.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 19.11.2024, 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.

02.01.2025 (3/3) NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn To The Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattapomman Nagar, Tirunelveli-627 011.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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