S.Annamalai (Staff No. K3a830001) v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.12.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.30053 of 2024 S.Annamalai ... Petitioner -vs1.The Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2. The General Manager, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Maruthpathi, Managiri, Karaikudi.

3. The Administrator, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation, Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement i.e., 31.12.2022 to actual payment made on 30.10.2024, in view of the Hon'ble High Court orders and the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel For Respondent No.3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

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 respondents Transport Corporation in the year 1985, and he had voluntarily retired on 31.12.2022. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 10.11.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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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. 4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

16.12.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

gvn To 1.The Managing Director, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2. The General Manager, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (KUM) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Maruthpathi, Managiri, Karaikudi.

3. The Administrator, TamilNadu State Transport Corporation, Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

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