Manikantan K v. The Management of

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a retired Mazdoor of the respondent Corporation seeking a Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay the interest for the belated settlement of terminal benefits.

¶2The petitioner had attained superannuation on 30.09.2019. His terminal benefits were released only on 24.01.2021. The petitioner has sent a representation on 17.08.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits.

¶3In view of the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits were disbursed to the writ petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

20.10.2023 NCC : Index : Internet : gbg To The General Manager, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil. R. VIJAYAKUMAR

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gbg Dated:

20.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.10.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR K.Manikantan ... Petitioner Vs. The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Represented by its General Manager, Nagercoil. ... Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.10.2019 to 24.01.2021, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves/Already Surrendered Earned Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel