Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29830/2025disposed of

S.Monikantan v. The General Manager

2025-10-25Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 25.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU S.Monikantan, ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Tirunelveli Ltd.,Ranithottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, 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 6% interest for the belated payment of the Petitioner retirement benefits i.e., Provident Fund, Gratuity, E.L and M.L salary, Surrender Leave salary and all other retirement benefits from the date of retirement to the actual date of payment of retirement benefits to the petitioner and pay the same to the petitioner within the time frame to be fix by this court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.N.S.Ramakrishna Dass, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, 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 6% interest for the belated payment of the Petitioner retirement benefits i.e., Provident Fund, Gratuity, E.L and M.L salary, Surrender Leave salary and all other retirement benefits from the date of retirement to the actual date of payment of retirement benefits 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 2/4

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. 25.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO

1. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Tirunelveli Ltd.,Ranithottam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District..

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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