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P.Sathaiah, v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

2025-10-14Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 14.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU P.Sathaiah ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai.

... Respondents PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of petitioners terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal leave salary from the date of retirement i.e. from 30.06.2023 to 16.04.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settle to him. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioners terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal leave salary from the date of retirement i.e. from 30.06.2023 to 16.04.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settle to him.

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 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. NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No 14.10.2025 LS 2/4

TO

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai.

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