M.S Velmurugan v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 25.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU M.S Velmurugan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai - 16.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees,Penson Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle the belated payment interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum on the delayed payment of Retirement Benefits such as Provident Fund Rs.15,60,919/- Gratuity Rs.15,86,769/- Surrender Leave Salary Rs.6,27,900/- and Commutation Rs.9,39,032/- from the date of retirement on 31.01.2024 till the date of settlement on 28.08.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.Govindan S, For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herald Singh, Standing Counsel for R3 : Mr.Gladson Micheal Rajadurai for R1 & R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

2. Considering the admitted fact that there has been a delay in payment, the petitioner is entitled to statutory interest as provided under law.

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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. 25.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.,Bye-Pass Road, Madurai - 16.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.,Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees,Penson Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J.

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