Valarmathi.R v. The Managing Director

ORDER Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶2The writ petitioner's husband joined the respondent Corporation as Junior Tradesman. He died on 09.05.2021. However, his terminal benefits were settled only on 27.03.2023. It is well settled that for such belated settlement, the employee is entitled to interest. I therefore direct the respondent Corporation to pay interest to the writ petitioner computed at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated disbursement from the date of immediately after the death of her husband till 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.

¶3This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. MGA

21.06.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.06.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN R.Valarmathi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612 001. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel