C.Thirumarainathan v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :02.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY C.Tirumarainathan ... Petitioner Vs 1.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., rep by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Velankanni - 611 111.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement ie. From 31.05.2024 to 19.06.2025 and 02.12.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus to direct 1/4

the respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is a retired employee of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and the petitioner has retired from service on 31.05.2024. However, the respondents has disbursed the retirement benefits to the petitioner belatedly. Hence, the petitioner is now claiming 6% interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits.

3. Heard both sides and perused the records.

4. Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner is entitled to 6% interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement.

5. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated 2/4

disbursement of retirement benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

NCS : Yes/No 02.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Nagapattinam Region, Velankanni - 611 111.

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S.SRIMATHY.,J.

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