Dineshkumar.S (Minor) v. The General Manager

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a minor son of a deceased employee of the respondent Transport Corporation.

¶2The petitioner's father who was employed as a Driver in the respondent corporation had passed away on 11.10.2022 in an accident. His terminal benefits were released only on 30.05.2023. A representation has been sent on 29.06.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursement. 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 from the due date till the date on which amounts were disbursed 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 General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Madurai Virudhunagar Road, Virudhunagar.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. R. VIJAYAKUMAR

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20.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.12.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Dineshkumar (Minor) Represented by her Mother A.J.Chitra ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Madurai Virudhunagar Road, Virudhunagar. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's 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 11.10.2022 to 30.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel