Samuthram K v. The Managing Director,

O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Driving Instructor of the second respondent Transport Corporation.

¶2According to the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, he obtained voluntary retirement on 31.07.2021. However, his retirement benefits were settled only on 13.03.2023 after a period of two years. Hence, he has filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to direct the respondents herein to pay interest at the rate of 18% p.a. for the belated settlement of the terminal benefits.

¶3It is clear from the documents annexed in the typed set of papers, that the terminal benefits have been settled only after two years from the date of retirement. Therefore, this Court is inclined to allow the writ petion to the extent that the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the said belated period of two years. The interest amount shall be paid within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands allowed to the extent as stated above. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai – 16.

¶2The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Madurai) Ltd, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar. R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.24292 of 2023

06.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.10.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.24292 of 2023 K.Samuthram ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai – 16. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Madurai) Ltd, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar. ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the belated payment interest at the rate of 18% p.a. on the delayed payment of retirement benefits such as Provident Fund Rs.13,59,645/-, Gratuity Rs.11,02,613/- and leave salary Rs.4,07,326/- from the date of retirement on 31.07.2021 till the date of settlement on 13.03.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Govindan For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel