V.Pandian v. The General Manager

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Checking Inspector of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 30.06.2022.

¶2According to the petitioner, his retirement benefits were disbursed by the Corporation only on 30.05.2023. Seeking interest for the belated payment, the petitioner has sent a representation on 26.09.2023. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay 6% interest for the belated payment of the terminal benefits to the writ petitioner from the due date till 29.05.2023, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above said direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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

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

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

23.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR V.Pandian ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Dindigul Region, Dindigul. 2.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 Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 30.06.2022 to 30.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For R-1 : Mr.S.Sivabalaji Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel