Krishnamoorthy v. The Managing Director

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

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Krishnamoorthy ... Petitioner Vs The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam)limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam.

... Respondent 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 of 6 percent per annum for the delayed payment of Gratuity, Employees Provident Fund and Earned Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of payment to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. D.Venkatachalam, 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 from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.08.2023 to August, 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 the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his 2/4

entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of 8 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 Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam)limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam.

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.24579 of 2025 Date : 11/09/2025 4/4