Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29638/2025disposed of

K.Malairaju v. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

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 K.Malairaju ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tamilnadu State Transpor, T Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,, Rep. by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region,Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.08.2023 to 25.08.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.08.2023 to 25.08.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 22.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO

1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District..

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