Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29862/2025disposed of

N.Ganesan v. The Management Of

2025-10-25Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 25.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU N.Ganesan, ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Pudukottai..

... Respondent PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.12.2023 to 24.08.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S. Arunachalam, For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.12.2023 to 24.08.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves.

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. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

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4. In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondent is 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. 25.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO

1. The Managing Director, Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai..

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