Saraswathy v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.30287 of 2025 Saraswathy

...Petitioner

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

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil.

... 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 terminal benefits of the petitioners husband Late S.Murugan including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For R1 and R2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for 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 S.Murugan including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to the petitioner.

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 2/4

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. 18.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no pnn To:

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

2.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd., Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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