Madras High CourtWP(MD)/28747/2023disposed of

A.Maria Synce v. The General Manager

2023-12-06Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.12.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.28747 of 2023 A.Maria Synce ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari District.

2. The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... 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 period of delay from 31.03.2020 to 02.06.2021 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel - for R1 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel - for R2

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a Special Grade Conductor (Level-V) of the respondent Corporation seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the interest at the rate of 6% per annum due to the belated payment of terminal benefits. The petitioner had attained superannuation on 31.03.2020 and terminal benefits were disbursed only on 02.06.2021. The petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents on 24.06.2023, seeking interest for the said belated payment of terminal benefits.

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

3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to pay interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits at the rate of 6% p.a., from the due date till 01.06.2021 within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

06.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To

1. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari District.

2. The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, 3/4

Chennai - 600 002.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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