Disposed

Devadoss P v. The Managing Director

Madras HC26 Feb 2024WP(MD)/4346/2024

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What is this about?

Retired transport corporation driver sought 6% interest on belated payment of retirement benefits. Following an earlier order of the same court, interest at 6% per annum was directed to be paid from retirement to date of settlement within twelve weeks.

What did the court decide?

Respondent Corporation directed to pay 6% per annum interest on delayed retirement benefits within twelve weeks.

Devadoss P Vs The Managing Director — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.(MD).No.4346 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 26.02.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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W.P.(MD).No.4346 of 2024

P.Devadoss

... Petitioner

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye Pass Road, Madurai-16.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul.

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The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust,

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Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan 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 settle the belated payment interest at the rate of 6 percentage p.a on the delayed payment of Retirement Benefits such as Provident Fund of Rs. 10,51,349 /-, Gratuity of Rs. 6,22,553 /- and Leave Salary of Rs. 3,87,994 /- from the date of retirement on 30.11.2021 till the date of settlement on 13.03.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Govindan For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah (R1,R2)

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Mr.S.C.Herold Singh (R3) Standing Counsels

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ORDER

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to settle the belated payment interest at the rate of 6 percentage p.a on the delayed payment of Retirement Benefits such as Provident Fund of Rs. 10,51,349 /-, Gratuity of Rs. 6,22,553 /- and Leave Salary of Rs. 3,87,994 /- from the date of retirement on 30.11.2021 till the date of settlement on 13.03.2023.

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By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final

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disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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The petitioner was employed as Driver by the respondent

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Corporation. He retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.11.2021.

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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

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Vs. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., &

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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 retirement benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity and Leave Salary from the date of his retirement to till the date of payment. 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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26.02.2024

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye Pass Road, Madurai-16.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Dindigul Region, Dindigul.

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The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust,

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Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2.

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W.P.(MD).No.4346 of 2024

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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PNM

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ORDER IN W.P.(MD).No.4346 of 2024

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26.02.2024

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Devadoss P v. The Managing Director

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