K.Indira v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR K.Indira ... Petitioner Vs

1. The 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, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum on the delayed disbursement of the petitioner's husband Late.S.Kumaresan's terminal benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary for the period from the date of his retirement till the date of actual disbursement and consequently direct the respondents to settle the same to her within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. A.Rahul 1/5

For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

O R D E R

Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents.

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 Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. This Writ Petition has been filed by the wife of the deceased emplyee, namely, S.Kumaresan, for a direction directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. on the delayed disbursement of the petitioner's husband Late.S.Kumaresan's terminal benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary for the period from the date of his retirement till the date of actual disbursement and consequently, direct the respondents to settle the same to the petitioner.

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5. 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.

6. 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 husband's terminal benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary 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.

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TO

1. The 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.

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J apd

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No. 15301 of 2026 Date : 09.06.2026 5/5