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R.Jamuna v. the Managing Director

Madras HC31 Oct 2019WP(MD)/22977/2019

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought directed issuance of writ for interest on delayed retirement benefits. First Bench had earlier decided interest at 6%. Respondent to pay interest at 6% p.a. in 12 installments starting February 2020. Writ petition disposed without costs.

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Respondent directed to pay interest at 6% per annum for delayed retirement benefits in 12 equal monthly installments starting 10th February 2020.

R.Jamuna Vs the Managing Director — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2019)

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W.P.(MD)No.22977/2019

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 31.10.2019 CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE V.M.VELUMANI W.P.(MD) No.22977 of 2019

R.Jamuna

... Petitioner

-Vs-

The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Corporate Office, Kumbakonam-612 001.

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... Respondent

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Provident Fund, Leave Salary within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.R.Palanisamy For Respondent : Mr.D.Sivaraman

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Provident Fund, Leave Salary within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

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2.According to the petitioner, she was appointed as Clerk on 01.01.1998 and retired from service on 30.11.2018, as Assistant, on attaining the age of superannuation. Her terminal benefits were settled on 20.09.2019, after delay of more than 11 months. The grievance of the petitioner is that, the respondent has not paid the interest for the delayed payment as per the judgment of the First Bench of this Court, dated 12.06.2015 in W.A.(MD)Nos.383 to 457 of 2015. She made representation to the respondent on 27.09.2019 and the respondent has not passed any orders on the representation. Hence, the petitioner has come out with the present Writ Petition.

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3.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.

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4.This issue has already been decided by the First Bench of this Court referred to above. In view of the same, the respondent is directed to pay the interest at the rate of 6% for the delayed payment in twelve (12) equal monthly installments on or before 10^th day of every English Calendar month. The first installment is to be paid on or before 10^th day of February, 2020. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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W.P.(MD)No.22977/2019

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5.In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy //

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Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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Myr

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+1 CC to Mr.D.SIVARAMAN, Advocate ( SR-95209[F] dated 31/10/2019 ) +1 CC to Mr.A.R.PALANI SAMY, Advocate ( SR-95310[F]dated 31/10/2019 )

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W.P.(MD)No.22977 of 2019 31.10.2019 (6/13)

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VB(12.12.2019) 2P 3C

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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