Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29185/2025disposed of

V.Thirunavukkarasu, 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 V.Thirunavukkarasu ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Administrator,, Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Pension Commutation and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Ms.D.Ramya, For Respondents : Mr.S.Raja, Standing Counsel for R1 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel for R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Pension Commutation and Leave Salary from the date of retirement 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 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 2/4

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 TO

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

2. The Administrator,, Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002.

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J.

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