JUDGMENT :

(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 interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary, Commuted Value of Pension and Provident Fund from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.)

1. This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary, Commuted Value of Pension and Provident Fund from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

3. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

4. The petitioner is a retired employee of the respondent transport corporation. The petitioner retired from service on 29.02.20