M.Pitchai Muthu v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR M.Pitchai Muthu ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karur Region, Karur.

3.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 02.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.01.2023 to 30.10.2024, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. Page No. 1 of 4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul 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 had attained superannuation on 31.01.2023, the terminal benefits were released belatedly only on 30.10.2024. Seeking interest, the petitioner sent a representation dated 13.11.2024 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 Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karur Region, Karur.

3.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 02.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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