V.Thirunavukarasu v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Special Grade Conductor of the respondent Corporation who attained superannuation on 30.09.2018.

¶2According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only in September 2019. Hence, he has sent a representation on

15.08.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits. Since there was no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till 24.09.2019 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.

04.12.2023 NCC : Index : Internet : gbg To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai. R. VIJAYAKUMAR

,J.

gbg Dated:

04.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.12.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR V.Thirunavukarasu ... Petitioner Vs. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai. ... 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 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement i.e., 30.09.2018 to actual payment made on 25.09.2019, in view of the Court orders and the petitioner's representation, dated 15.08.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel