Kamaraj K v. The Managing Director

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

¶2According to the petitioner, his retirement benefits were released only on 31.05.2023. Seeking interest for the belated payment, the petitioner has sent a representation on 17.11.2023. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondents 2 and 3 herein are directed to grant 6% interest to the writ petitioner from the due date till

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 direction, 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, Tirunelveli Division, No.19, Vannarpettai-3, Tirunelveli District.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

18.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.12.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR K.Kamaraj ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Tirunelveli Division, No.19, Vannarpettai-3, Tirunelveli District. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, 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 disburse interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum from 31.05.2022 to 31.05.2023 for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary etc. to the petitioner based on his representation, dated 17.11.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mohanasundaram For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R-3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel