K.Palanisamy v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR K.Palanisamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, Dindigul Division, Madurai Region, Corporate Office, Madurai - 625 010.

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

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated settlement of petitioner's retirement benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Commuted Value of Pension and Leave Salary for the period from 31.03.2023 to 30.10.2024 within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sarvagan Prabhu For Respondents : 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 Transport Department seeking a mandamus for the payment of interest on the belated disbursal of terminal benefits.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, though the petitioner attained superannuation on 31.03.2023, the terminal benefits were released belatedly only on 30.10.2024. Seeking interest, the petitioner sent a representation dated 03.12.2024 to the respondents. Since there is no response from the respondents, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. Considering the fact that the terminal benefits were released belatedly, the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per Page No. 2 of 4

annum from the date of retirement till the date of disbursal of the terminal benefits, within a period of 12 (twelve) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. In the result, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No cost. 19.12.2024 (14/15) Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order JEN To:

1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, Dindigul Division, Madurai Region, Corporate Office, Madurai - 625 010.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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