I.S.Kuthalingam v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.29881 of 2025 I.S.Kuthalingam

...Petitioner

Vs The Managing Director State Express Transport Corporation Ltd.

Thiruvalluvar Illam Pallavan Salai Chennai - 600002.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honourable Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity 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 entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 24.10.2025 1/2 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gvn 2/4

To:

The Managing Director State Express Transport Corporation Ltd.

Thiruvalluvar Illam Pallavan Salai Chennai - 600002.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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