V.Ramadhas v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR V.Ramadhas ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Nagercoil.

2.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

... 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 petitioner interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.2023 to 29.10.2024, in paying the amounts towards his terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and Commutated Value of Pension, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. Page No. 1 of 4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah 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 06.11.2024 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 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 General Manager, The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil.

2.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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