M.Muthusamy, v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/06/2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR M.Muthusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai..

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

... 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 settle interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 30.09.2025 to 11.03.2026, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned 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 counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and the learned counsel appearing for the third 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. 10.06.2026 CM TO

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai..

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.15491 of 2026 Date : 10/06/2026 4/4