The Court directed the first respondent, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, to pay interest at 4% per annum on belated retirement benefits for the period from superannuation to actual payment, within six weeks.
Direction to pay interest at 4% per annum on belated retirement benefits within six weeks.
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W.P.No.17422 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 13.06.2023
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI
W.P.No.17422 of 2023
A.Kumaravel
... Petitioner
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited,
No.12, Ramakrishna Road,
Salem - 636 007.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House,
Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. ... Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amounts to Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary, Commutation and Social Welfare Fund amounts and other benefits Earned Leave Surrender for the year 2017-2018 , 13(3) wage Settlement Arrears, VRS Compensation, ERBS Pension amount and IRT Share amounts with effect from 02.02.2022 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr. N.Desinghu For Respondents : For R1 : Mr. K.Raja Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr. C.S.K.Sathish Standing Counsel
ORDER
The petitioner seeks issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the
respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amounts to Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary, Commutation and Social Welfare Fund amounts and other benefits Earned Leave Surrender for the year 2017-2018, 13(3) wage Settlement Arrears, VRS Compensation, ERBS Pension amount and IRT Share amounts with effect from 02.02.2022 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
benefits ought to have been settled by the respondents in February 2022 itself. However, the benefits were settled only in March 2023 after a lapse of 14 months.
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submit that similar direction can be issued in the present writ petition also.
13.06.2023
Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order Neutral Citation : Yes / No
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No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 636 007.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
P.B.BALAJI, J.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a Writ of Mandamus should be issued directing the respondent to pay interest on delayed retirement benefits.
Who is the proper authority for disbursal of the retirement benefits.
A. Kumaravel
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited
The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust
P.B. Balaji
As recorded by the court registry
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