Madras High CourtWP(MD)/25419/2025disposed of

M.Ravichandran, v. The General Manager

2025-09-22Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.25419 of 2025 M.Ravichandran

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Corporation Pension Fund 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 the interest at the rate of 6% for the period of delay from 01.05.2024 to 25.08.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For R1 : 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 the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6% for the period of delay from 01.05.2024 to 25.08.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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 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 General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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