M.Marimuthu, v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.11.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.31460 of 2025 M.Marimuthu
...Petitioner
Vs The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Madurai.
... Respondent 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 settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Surrender and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e. from 31.01.2024 to 25.08.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul, Advocate 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 settle interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Surrender and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e. from 31.01.2024 to 25.08.2025, 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.
3. In view of the same, this 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 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. 06.11.2025 (7/7) NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no pnn/mkn 2/4
To:
The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai.
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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.
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