Ponnammal v. The Managing Director

ORDER Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband joined the respondent corporation as Driver in the year 1987. He retired from service on 31.08.2018. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 22.03.2022.

3.It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the retired employee is entitled to interest. I, therefore, direct the respondent Corporation to pay the interest to the writ petitioner computed at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated disbursement from the date of retirement till date of settlement and pay the one month pension arrear. The interest amount shall be paid within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs.

06.04.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. rmi

06.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.04.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Ponnammal ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District-627 007. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District-627 007. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the remaining interest amount Rs.60,048/- for belated payment of retirement benefit and one month pension arrear Rs.19,793/-. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj