Krishnasamy R v. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Special Grade Driver of the respondent Corporation who attained superannuation on

30.06.2022.

¶2According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 30.05.2023. Hence, he has made a representation on

17.08.2023 for payment of interest for the belated settlement of the terminal benefits.

¶3In view of the above said facts, the respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from 01.07.2022 till the date of realisation within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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

03.11.2023 NCC : Index : Internet : gbg To The General Manager, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul. R. VIJAYAKUMAR

,J.

gbg Dated:

03.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.11.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR R.Krishnasamy ... Petitioner Vs. The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Represented by its General Manager, Dindigul. ... 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 01.07.22 to 30.05.23, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of 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