Petitioner, a retired transport employee, filed a writ petition seeking interest on delayed terminal benefits. The Court directed respondents to pay 6% annual interest for the delay period within twelve weeks. The petition was disposed of.
Respondents directed to pay 6% per annum interest for delay from 31.05.2023 to 11.09.2023 within twelve weeks.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 28.07.2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
W.P.(MD)No.19985 of 2025
J.John Manoharan
...Petitioner
Vs
1.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagarcoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
...Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 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 31.05.2023 to 11.09.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier
For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R2
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent transport Corporation seeking a mandamus to pay interest for the belated disbursement of his terminal benefits.
2.According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, he had attained superannuation on 31.05.2023, and the retirement benefits have been disbursed only on 11.09.2023. Seeking interest, the petitioner has sent a representation on 13.12.2024. However, no orders have been passed. Hence, the present writ petition.
3.Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to pay interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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4.With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
28.07.2025
NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR
To
1.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagarcoil Region, Rani Thottam, Kanniyakumari. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.
RJR
W.P.(MD)No.19985 of 2025
28.07.2025
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondents should be directed to pay interest for the belated disbursement of terminal benefits.
Whether a mandamus is appropriate directing payment of interest on delayed retirement payments.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
J. John Manoharan
The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited
The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust
R. VIJAYAKUMAR
As recorded by the court registry
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