Rusel Dhas T v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 11/11/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU T.Rusel Dhas ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd, Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil.

... 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 to the petitioner the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e. from 31.05.2023 to 10.03.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr. A.Rahul Advocate.

For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle interest to the petitioner the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e. from 31.05.2023 to 10.03.2025.

2. Considering the admitted fact that there has been a delay in payment, the petitioner is entitled to statutory interest as provided under law.

3. In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 11.11.2025 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no Internet : yes /no pnn 2/4

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

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil.

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.18877 of 2025 Date : 11/11/2025 4/4