Retired driver filed writ seeking 18% interest for delayed terminal benefits settlement. Court allowed petition awarding 6% interest payable within twelve weeks.
Respondent directed to pay interest at 6% p.a. for the delay period within twelve weeks of receiving the order copy.
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W.P.(MD).No.24181 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 06.10.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
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A.K.Annadurai
...Petitioner
Vs.
The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd, Represented by its Managing Director, Coimbatore.
...Respondent
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.11.2021 to 13.03.2023, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves and also for the period of delay from the date of surrender to 16.06.2023 in paying the amount paid towards the earned leaves already surrendered by him, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.K.Jagadeesh Balan Standing Counsel
O R D E R
The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired “Special Grade Driver” of the respondent Transport Corporation.
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interest amount shall be paid within a period of twelve weeks from the date of
receipt of a copy of this order.
above. There shall be no order as to costs.
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To 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd, Coimbatore.
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondent corporation is liable to pay interest for the delay in settling the petitioner's terminal benefits.
What rate of interest should be awarded for the delay in payment of retirement benefits.
Whether a writ of mandamus should be issued directing the respondent to pay interest on belated settlement amounts.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
A. Annadurai
The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd
R.Vijayakumar
As recorded by the court registry
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