Ravindran.R v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd

ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

¶2The writ petition has been filed for Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of Service Surrender Leave salary amount of Rs.1,34,121/-which was settled to the petitioner only on 21.02.2023 and all other attendant benefits to him within the stipulated period.

¶3The petitioner after completing 31 years of service, on attaining superannuation had retired on 31.05.2018. The respondents had pai the retirement benefits only on 21.03.2023 i.e. after lapse of five years. The contention of the respondents is that due to financial constraints the benefits were paid belatedly. This Court is of the considered opinion that the five years delay is too long and hence the petitioner is entitled to interest for the belated payment. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondents are directed pay 6% interest for the belated payment of Service Surrender Leave salary amount of Rs.1,34,121/- within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

¶4The writ petition is allowed as stated above. No Costs. Index : Yes / No

17.04.2023 Internet : Yes

ksa S.SRIMATHY, J ksa W.P.(MD)No.8663 of 2023

17.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.04.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No. 8663 of 2023 R.Ravindran ... Petitioner Vs. 1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai – 624 003. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Dindigul Region, Chettinaykkanpatti Post, Dindigul – 624 004. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondnts to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of Service Surrender Leave salary amount of Rs.1,34,121/-which was settled to the petitioner only on 21.02.2023 and all other attendant benefits to him within the stipulated period. For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel