Paramasivam. M v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by an Assistant Manager of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.05.2018.

¶2According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were paid partly on

31.08.2019 and the balance amount was paid on 21.02.2023. Hence, the petitioner has sent a representation on 20.10.2023 seeking interest for the belated payment of the terminal benefits. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the second and third respondents herein are directed to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits to the writ petitioner, 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, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul-624 005.

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

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

15.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR M.Paramasivam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road, Madurai-625 016. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul-624 005. 3.The Administrator, 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 Certiorari, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits such as P.F., Gratuity, Leave Salary and Commutation payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e. on 31.05.2018 till the date of actual payment made to him i.e. 31.08.2019 / 21.02.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.AK.Thangavelu For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R-3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel