Ramasamy .P v. The General Manager

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus to pay interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits.

¶2According to the writ petitioner, he retired as a Special Grade Driver on 31.05.2022. His terminal benefits were disbursed to him after one year, namely on 30.05.2023. Seeking interest for the belated payment, the petitioner has sent a representation on 24.06.2023. Since there is no response from the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the 1st respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% for the period of delay from 31.05.2022 to 30.05.2023 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.

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1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul.

2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. R. VIJAYAKUMAR

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03.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.11.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR P.Ramasamy ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul. 2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan 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 to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.2022 to 30.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For R1 : Mr.S.Raja Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel