P.Duraipandiyan v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.09.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.25142 of 2025 P.Duraipandiyan
...Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Limited, Byepass Road, Madurai-625 010.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
... 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% per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Pension Commutation from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.D.Ramya 1/4
For R-1 : Mr.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Pension Commutation from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment.
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 the payment, within a period of twelve (12) 2/4
weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.
22.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes BTR To:
1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Limited, Byepass Road, Madurai-625 010.
2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.
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