Subramanian.G v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a retired Driver of the respondent Transport Corporation seeking a Mandamus seeking interest for belated payment of retirement benefits including Provident Fund, Earned Leave Encashment and Commutation within the time limit fixed by this Court.

¶2According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner attained superannuation on 31.10.2022. However, the benefits were released only on 29.05.2023 with a delay of 241 days.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the retirement benefits, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above said observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1.The Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2.The General Manager, Trichy Region, Trichy-620 001.

3.The Chief Financial Officer, Kumbakonam-612 001.

4.The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

12.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.10.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR G.Subramanian ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2.The General Manager, Trichy Region, Trichy-620 001. 3.The Chief Financial Officer, Kumbakonam-612 001. 4.The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. ... 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 herein to pay along with interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Provident Fund, Earned Leave Encashment and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan Standing Counsel For R-4 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel