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G.Narayanasamy v. The Managing Director,

2025-10-16Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU G.Narayanasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director,, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd., Corporate Office, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

2. The Financial Advisor,, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd., Corporate Office, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 per cent as per court direction for belated payment of terminal benefits like Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation of the total amount comes to Rs.33,15,334/- for a period of more than 16 months from 01.04.2024 to 25.08.2025 to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Thirugnana Sambandan For Respondents : Mr.S.Raja, Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for belated payment of terminal benefits like Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation to the petitioner.

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 twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 16.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS 2/4

TO

1. The Managing Director,, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd., Corporate Office, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

2. The Financial Advisor,, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd.,Corporate Office, Bye-Pass Road, Madurai-625 016.

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J.

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