K.Seenivasagam v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.12.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.30250 of 2024 K.Seenivasagam ... Petitioner -vs1.The Management of , TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Rep. By its Managing Director, Virudhunagar.

2. The Administrator, TamilNadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai.2.

... 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 petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.2023 to 29.10.2024 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and Commutated Value of Pension.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent No.1 : Mr.S.Raja Standing Counsel For Respondent No.2 : 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 on 15.01.1993, and he had Voluntarily retired on 31.03.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 04.11.2024, 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.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

gvn To 1.The Management of , TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Rep. By its Managing Director, Virudhunagar.

2. The Administrator, TamilNadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai.2.

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