Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29909/2025disposed of

D.Sivakami v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd

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 D.Sivakami ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The General Manager, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Pudukkottai Region, Pudukkottai.

... 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 percent per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits of the petitioners husband Late M.Dhanapal terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his death to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to her.

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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 percent per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits of the petitioner's husband Late M.Dhanapal terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his death till the date on which the said benefits were settled to her.

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 of the petitioner's husband payable to the 2/4

petitioner from the date of his death till the date of disbursement within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No order as to costs.

25.10.2025 Index:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No LS TO

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

2. The General Manager, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Pudukkottai Region, Pudukkottai.

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