D.Sekar v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 31.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU D.Sekar ... Petitioner Vs.

The Management of State Express Transport Corporation(Tamilnadu) Ltd., Rep by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

... 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 01.05.24 to 24.08.25, 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. For Petitioner : Mr.S. Arunachalam, For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herald Singh, Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

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 01.05.2024 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.

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 2/4

entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 31.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO

1. The Managing Director, Management of State Express Transport Corporation(Tamilnadu) Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

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