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A.Inbaraja, v. The Managing Director

2025-10-22Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 22.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU A.Inbaraja ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai,Chennai - 02.

... 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 on the delayed payment of Commutation amount of Rs. 14,54,228/- paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement on VRS i.e., 31.03.2022 to actual payment made on 13.03.2023, in view of the petitioner's representation dated 25.09.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel for R1 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel for R2 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of Commutation amount of Rs.14,54,228/- paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement on VRS i.e., 31.03.2022 to actual payment made on 13.03.2023.

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. NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no 25.10.2025 Internet:yes/no LS 2/4

TO

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

2. The Administrator,, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 02.

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