Subramaniagandan G v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Traffic Inspector of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.05.2022.

¶2According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were settled only on

23.05.2023. Hence, he has sent a representation on 25.09.2023 seeking interest for the belated payment. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% to the writ petitioner from the due date of retirement benefits till the date of payment, 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.

20.11.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To

1.The Managing Director, (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

3.The Administrator, Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

20.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR G.Subramaniagandan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001. 2.The General Manager, (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. 3.The Administrator, Employees Pensions Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, 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 R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R-3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel