Vilvarajan.V v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Senior Tradesman, who attained superannuation on 31.08.2022 seeking a Mandamus to pay interest for the belated disbursal of the terminal benefits.

¶2According to the petitioner, the terminal benefits were released only on 05.06.2023, though he had retired in August 2022.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum from 01.09.2022 till

05.06.2023, within a period of eight (8) 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.

19.10.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To

1.The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

2.The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

19.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.10.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR V.Vilvarajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. 2.The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court 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, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar Standing Counsel