B.Anbazhakan, v. The Management Of Tamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 15.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU B.Anbazhakan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Management of Tamil Nadu, State Express Transport Corporation Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioners date of retirement (31.07.2023) to till the date of reimbursement (25.08.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioners terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave, Commuted value of Pension and other monetary benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R. Murugan, For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel for R2 : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar Standing Counsel for R1

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioner's date of retirement (31.07.2023) to till the date of reimbursement (25.08.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave, Commuted value of Pension and other monetary benefits.

2. Considering the admitted fact that there has been a delay in payment, the petitioner is entitled to statutory interest as provided under law.

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3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

4. 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 his payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No order as to costs. 15.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO

1. The Managing Director, Management of Tamil Nadu, State Express Transport Corporation Ltd, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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

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