S.R Rajan 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.25406 of 2025 S.R.Rajan

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kum) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kum) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthupathi, Managiri, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... 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 the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement 1/4

benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement i.e.,31.01.2024 to actual payment made on 25.08.2025, in view of the High Court orders and the petitioner's representation dated 26.08.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.P.Vijaynivas For R1 & R3 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement i.e.,on 31.01.2024 to actual payment made on 25.08.2025.

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 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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 22.09.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Sn To:

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kum) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kum) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthupathi, Managiri, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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