Janarthanan. P (Edp No.6560) v. The Management

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR P.Janarthanan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management ofTamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation Ltd., Represented by its General Manager, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

... Respondent 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 12% per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioner's date of retirement (31.05.2022) to till the date of reimbursement (02.06.2023) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits, namely EPF employee's contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits etc., within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vashik Ali For Respondent : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by a Selection Grade Senior Tradesman of the respondent Corporation who attained superannuation on 31.05.2022.

2. According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 02.06.2023. Hence, he has made a representation on 10.12.2023 for payment of interest for the belated disbursal of the terminal benefits. Since there is no response, this writ petition has been filed.

3. In view of the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till 01.06.2023 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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To The General Manager, The Management ofTamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

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