M.Pandian, v. The Managing Director,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.30316 of 2025 M.Pandian

...Petitioner

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

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honble Court and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. For Petitioner : M/s.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and 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. 27.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gvn 2/4

To:

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

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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