B.Kumaravel v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.29886 of 2025 B.Kumaravel

...Petitioner

Vs

1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(KMB) ltd Kumbakonam Region Kumbakonam.

... Respondents 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 settle interest at the rate of 6 percent 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 31.01.2024 to 25.08.2025 the date on which the said benefits were settled to him and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice.

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O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6 percent 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 31.01.2024 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 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 2/2 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gvn 2/4

To:

1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(KMB) ltd Kumbakonam Region Kumbakonam.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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