Mariammal S v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.11.2023

CORAM

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

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattabomman Nagar, Maharajan Nagar PO, Thirunelveli-627 011.

... 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 immediately after death of the petitioner's deceased husband to the date of actual payment to her. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by the wife of a deceased employee, who was serving as a Non-ITI Helper of the respondent Transport Corporation and passed away on 04.12.2022.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the terminal benefits due to the petitioner's husband were disbursed only on 09.10.2023. Hence, the petitioner 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. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from 01.01.2023 till 08.10.2023 to the writ petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

30.11.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattabomman Nagar, Maharajan Nagar PO, Thirunelveli-627 011.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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