G. Thangappan v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU G. Thangappan, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director , Tirunelveli Division, Kattapomman Nagar, V.M. Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

2. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director, Coimbatore Division, Coimbatore.

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

... Respondents PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to pay interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioners date of retirement (30.04.2024) to till the date of reimbursement (25.08.2025) of 1/4

amount paid towards the petitioners terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity. Encashment of Earned/Sick Leaves and other monetary benefits etc., within a time frame as may be fixed by this court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R. Murugan, For Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj, Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel for R3

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 petitioners date of retirement (30.04.2024) 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 Leaves and other monetary benefits etc.

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

2/4

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. 10.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No LS TO

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd, Tirunelveli Division, Kattapomman Nagar, V.M. Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

2. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd, Coimbatore Division, Coimbatore.

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

3/4

K.KUMARESH BABU,J LS WP(MD) No.28222 of 2025 10.10.2025 4/4