A.Rajaiah v. The Chairman
Case brief
What is this about?
This single judge order granted a writ of mandamus directing the Airport Authority of India to pay 18% per annum interest on the belated payment of gratuity and half pay leave from March 2011 to October 2014.
What did the court decide?
Directed respondents to pay 18% per annum interest on belated gratuity and half pay leave from March 2011 to October 2014 within eight weeks.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 10.07.2015
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.HARIPARANTHAMAN
W.P.No.12059 of 2015
A.Rajaiah ... PETITIONER
Vs
- The Chairman,
Airport Authority of India,
Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi-110 003.
2. Regional Executive Director,
AAI, Southern Region,
Meenambakkam, Chennai-27. ... RESPONDENTS
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of the Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to pay interest at 18% per annum to the petitioner on the belated payment of gratuity and half pay leave from March 2011 to October 2014.
For petitioner : Mr.R.Subramanian
For respondents : Mr.Kadarkarai
O R D E R
With the consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether an employee is entitled to interest on belated payment of gratuity and half pay leave after exonerating from disciplinary charges.
Whether Rule 33(2)(ii) of the AAI Employees Regulations, 2003 mandates payment of interest upon delayed settlement of terminal benefits.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
A.Rajaiah
- respondent
The Chairman, Airport Authority of India
- respondent
Regional Executive Director, AAI, Southern Region
Coram
Case details
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