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P.Murugaboopathi v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

2025-09-11Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 11/09/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU P.Murugaboopathi ... Petitioner Vs

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

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.

... 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 percentage per annum for the belated payment of petitioners terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 30.06.2023 to 16.04.2025, the date on which the aid benefits were settled to him.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul, Advocate.

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

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to settle interest at 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 30.06.2023 to 16.04.2025 on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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 2/4

the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 11.09.2025 NCC: Yes/ No Index: Yes/ No Internet: Yes/ No pnn To

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

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.24573 of 2025 Date : 11/09/2025 4/4