Petitioner, a retired driver, sought interest for belated payment of gratuity, provident fund, and leave salary. The High Court held that interest is payable and directed the corporation to pay 6% per annum for the delay period.
Interest at 6% per annum on belated disbursement from retirement date to settlement date, payable within twelve weeks.
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W.P(MD)No.26025 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 17.11.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
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V.Kumar ... Petitioner
Vs
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattaboman Nagar, Tirunelveli – 627 011. ... Respondent
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani
For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel
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ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
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Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No mga
To
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattaboman Nagar, Tirunelveli – 627 011.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether retrenched employee is entitled to interest on belated payment of terminal benefits.
Whether to direct the corporation to pay interest at 6% per annum for belated disbursement.
V. Kumar
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited
G.R. Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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