Arumugam.S v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.12.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai.

... 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 the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement i.e., 31.01.2019 to actual payment made on 23.09.2019, in view of the Court orders and the petitioner's representation, dated 15.08.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For Respondent : Mr.Gladson Michael Rajadurai Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Special Grade Conductor of the respondent Corporation who attained superannuation on 31.01.2019.

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2. According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 23.09.2019 after a delay of 8 months. Hence, he has sent a representation on 15.08.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits. Since there was no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till 22.09.2019 within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

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