K.Karrupputhurai v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 21/04/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR K.Karrupputhurai ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd., Bye Pass Road, Madurai 625 016..

2. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate 6 percent per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident fund, EL Surrender salary, Leave Salary and Pension Commutation from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Thangamani For R1 Mr.S.Raja For R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh

ORDER

Mr.S.Raja, learned counsel takes notice for the first respondent. Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned counsel, takes notice for the second respondent.

2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the first respondent and the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent.

4. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various Judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.04.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021.

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5. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is allowed and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondents are further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of FIVE MONTHS from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

21.04.2026 CM TO

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd.,Bye Pass Road, Madurai 625 016..

2. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002..

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.11439 of 2026 Date : 21/04/2026 4/4