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Muthuraj.a v. The Management of

Madras HC25 Aug 2023WP(MD)/20762/2023

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition filed by a retired driver of the State Express Transport Corporation. The petitioner sought a directive to pay interest at 6% per annum on delayed terminal and pension benefits for a specific period, based on a previous similar decision.

What did the court decide?

The respondent Corporation directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on terminal benefits for the period from 01.07.2022 to 30.05.2023 within 12 weeks.

Muthuraj.a Vs The Management of — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.(MD).No.20762 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 25.08.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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W.P.(MD).No.20762 of 2023

A.Muthuraja

... Petitioner

The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director,

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Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

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... Respondents

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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 the petitioner interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.07.22 to 30.05.23, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and Commutated value of pension, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.K.Senthilkumar (R1) Standing Counsel Mr.S.C.Herold Singh (R2) Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.07.22 to 30.05.23, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and Commutated value of pension, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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The petitioner was employed as Driver by the respondent Corporation on 01.04.1991. He retired from service on 30.06.2022.

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It is admitted that his terminal benefits were not settled immediately but only belatedly. The only question that arises for consideration is as regards the rate of interest payable on the belated settlement.

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The issue raised in this writ petition was already decided by this Court vide order, dated 07.03.2023 in W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.Murugan Vs. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., & Another).

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In view of the above, this Writ Petition stands disposed of by directing the respondent Corporation to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for belated settlement of petitioner's terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and Commutated value of pension for the period from 01.07.2022 to 30.05.2023. This shall be done within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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25.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PNM

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The Managing Director, The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Limited, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

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W.P.(MD).No.20762 of 2023

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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PNM

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ORDER IN W.P.(MD).No.20762 of 2023

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25.08.2023

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