R. Devaraju, v. The Managing Director
Writ Petition under Article 226 – Writ of Mandamus – Retirement benefits – Belated payment
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus for interest on delayed retirement benefits; Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; single Judge K.Kumharesh Babu disposed writ petition directing TNSTC (Kumbakonam) to pay 6% per annum interest on belated terminal benefits (Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary, Commutation) from date of entitlement till date of payment, within eight weeks; statutory interest on admitted delay in payment of retiral dues; Article 226.
What did the court decide?
Interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of his payment, to be paid within a period of eight (8) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶19