R.Raghavan v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.11.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU R.Raghavan

...Petitioner

-Vs1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation(Kumbakona) Ltd, Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.

3. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

...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% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.10.2017 to 12.01.2018 the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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For petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondents : M/s.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.10.2017 to 12.01.2018 the date on which the said benefits were settled to him

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. 04.11.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking order gvn 3/4

K.KUMARESH BABU.J.

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

2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation(Kumbakona) Ltd, Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.

3. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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