U.Revathi v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's husband retired as Tradesman in the respondent corporation on 31.05.2019. He passed away on 16.01.2021. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 30.01.2021.

3.It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the 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 the petitioner's husband's death till the date of settlement. 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.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.06.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN U.Revathi ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District. 3.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Periyamilagupaarai, Trichy Region, Tiruchirappalli District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits along with Gratuity, Earned Leave, Provident fund and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6 percentage rate of interest within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Sudhagr Nagaraj For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasurabmani, Spl. Government Pleader for R1. Mr.K.Jagadees Balan, Standing Counsel for R2 & R3.