Muthu K v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a retired Conductor of the respondent Transport Corporation who attained superannuation on

31.03.2019.

¶2According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 31.08.2019. Hence, he has made a representation on

16.11.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the said request and to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date on which the terminal benefits were disbursed. The said exercise shall be completed 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.

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. R. VIJAYAKUMAR

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15.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.12.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR K.Muthu ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam-612 001. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Mardhupathi, Managiri Post, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. 3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension 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, direct 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 R1 & R2 : Mr.K.Jagadees Balan Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel