J.Christopher v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.12.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.29885 of 2024 J.Christopher ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Tirunelveli Division, K.T.C.Nagar, Tirunelveli - 627 011.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of Terminal benefits such as P.F., Gratuity, Leave Salary amount payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e., 31.03.2023, till the date of actual payment made to him i.e. 30.10.2024/01.11.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Tradesman (Spl) Level-6 of the respondent Transport Corporation, who had attained superannuation on 31.03.2023 seeking the payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, though the petitioner has retired from service on 31.03.2023, the terminal benefits were released only on 30.10.2024. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a communication to the respondents on 04.11.2024, seeking payment of interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2/4

4. Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Tirunelveli Division, K.T.C.Nagar, Tirunelveli - 627 011.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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