Ramakrishnan.M v. The Managing Director

O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Selection Grade Senior Driver of the respondent Corporation, who attained superannuation on

31.05.2022.

¶2According to the writ petitioner, the terminal benefits were released on 05.06.2023 after a period of one year. Hence, he has sent a representation to the respondents on 22.08.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursal of the retirement benefits.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶4Considering the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to pay interest for the belated disbursement of the retirement benefits at the rate of 6% p.a., from 01.06.2022 till 05.06.2023 within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of to the extent as stated above. There shall be no order as to costs.

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

¶2The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation, Pallavan Salai, Chennai – 2. R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.25301 of 2023

18.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.10.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.25301 of 2023 M.Ramakrishnan ... 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, directing 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.Senthilkumar Standing Counsel