M.Sivasuriyavadivu, v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 14.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU M.Sivasuriyavadivu, ... Petitioner Vs The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattaboman Nagar, Thirunelveli - 627 011.

... Respondent PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of her deceased husband retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Provident fund and Leave salary from the date of her husbands death to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Ms.D.Ramya, For Respondent : Mr.D.Jebaraj, Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of her deceased husband retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Provident fund and Leave salary from the date of her husbands death to the date of actual payment.

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 respondent is 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 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 14.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No LS 2/4

TO

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattaboman Nagar, Thirunelveli - 627 011..

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J.

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