M.Subramanian, 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.25101 of 2025 M.Subramanian ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation., (Tvl) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District 627 007.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation,(Tvl) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District 627007.
... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of
retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj (R1-R2) Standing Counsel
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.
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) 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 LR To
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation., (Tvl) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District 627 007.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation,(Tvl) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District 627007.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J.
LR W.P.(MD)No.25101 of 2025 Dated : 22.09.2025