A retired transport corporation conductor sought 6% interest for the delay in paying terminal benefits. Following an earlier decision on identical issues, the Court directed payment of interest at 6% per annum within twelve weeks.
Interest at 6% per annum on belatedly settled terminal benefits, payable within 12 weeks.
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W.P(MD)No.2111 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 02.02.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI
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G.Augustine ... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNL) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Kanniyakumari.
2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ... Respondents
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 interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.01.2020 to 02.06.2021 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier
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For R1 : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel
ORDER
The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.01.2020 to 02.06.2021 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
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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).
respondent management to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for belated settlement of petitioner's terminal benefits. This shall be done within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
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2.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to interest at 6% per annum for the delay in settlement of his terminal benefits after retirement.
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C.Murugan Vs. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., & AnotherRelied on¶5
W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (C.Murugan Vs. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., & Another)
1 provisions across 1 enactments
G.Augustine
The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNL) Ltd., Nagercoil Region
The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employee's Pension Fund Trust
L.Victoria Gowri
As recorded by the court registry
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