S.Viswanathan v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 22.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU S.Viswanathan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattaboman Nagar, Thirunelveli - 627 011.

... Respondent PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum to me for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave salary and Surrender leave salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this court.

For Petitioner : Ms.D.Ramya, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum to me for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave salary and Surrender 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. 22.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS 2/4

TO

1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattaboman Nagar, Thirunelveli - 627 011.

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