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R.Tamilan v. The Management Of

2023-12-08Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR R.Tamilan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Represented by its Managing Director, Karaikudi.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees'

Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

... 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 the interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.11.2022 to 30.05.2023, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal and pension benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leave and Commutated Value of Pension.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For R-1 : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Helper of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.10.2022.

2. According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 30.05.2023. Hence, the petitioner has addressed a representation on 20.10.2023 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 respondents herein are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till 29.05.2023 to the 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.

08.12.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Managing Director, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees'

Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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