S.Ganesan v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Ganesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, Tiruchi Region, Tiruchi - 620 001.

3.The Chief Financial Officer, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

4.The Administrator Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna 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 interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of Page No. 1 of 5

retirement benefits including Commutation within the time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman For R1 & R2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R3 : 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 30.09.2017, the terminal benefits were released belatedly only on 15.01.2018 and 30.01.2021. Seeking interest, the petitioner sent a representation dated 20.10.2024 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 Counsels appearing for the respondents. Page No. 2 of 5

4. Considering the fact that the terminal benefits were released belatedly, the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of his 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 Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order JEN To:

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, Tiruchi Region, Tiruchi - 620 001.

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3.The Chief Financial Officer, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

4.The Administrator Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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