Perumal. G (Edp No.7620) v. The Management

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Selection Grade Senior Tradesman of the respondent Corporation who attained superannuation on 30.06.2022.

¶2According to the writ petitioner, his terminal benefits were released only on 23.05.2023. Hence, he has made a representation on

10.12.2023 seeking interest for the belated disbursal of the terminal benefits. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition came to be filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till 22.05.2023 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, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 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 G.Perumal ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation Ltd., Represented by its General Manager, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna 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, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioner's date of retirement (30.06.2022) to till the date of reimbursement (23.05.2023) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits, namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Earned / sick Leave and commutation value of pension, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vashik Ali For R1 : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel