Madras High CourtWP(MD)/30619/2024disposed of

S. Perumal v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Limited

2024-12-18Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.12.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.30619 of 2024 S.Perumal, ... Petitioner Vs The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Coimbatore.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 % per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.23 to 29.10.24, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves / already surrendered earned leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.S.Raja Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

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 respondent Transport Corporation on 01.11.1990, and he had attained superannuation 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 14.11.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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.

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4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

18.12.2024 4/4 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No gvn To The Management of, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Coimbatore.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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