M.Rajendran v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.31229 of 2024 M.Rajendran ... Petitioner -vs1. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakoam) Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam.

3. The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam-612 001.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including, Provident Fund, Gratuity Amount and Earned Leave Salary within the time limit as fixed by this Court.

1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadeeshbalan Standing Counsel

O R D E R

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 24.11.1993, and he had attained superannuation on 31.10.2022. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 01.06.2023. Hence, he sent a representation on 11.12.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

2/4

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

02.01.2025 (2/2) NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

gvn To

1. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakoam) Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam.

3. The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam-612 001.

W.P(MD)No.31229 of 2024 02.01.2025 (2/2) 4/4