Madras High CourtWP(MD)/31675/2025disposed of

Natarajan Mohana Sundaram v. The Managing Director

2025-11-07Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No. 31675 of 2025 Natarajan Mohana Sundaram ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Coimbatore Region, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to settle the interest at the rate of 6 % p.a. for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits, including Gratuity, Provident Fund, Current Leave Salary, Old Leave Salary and RBSR full amount from the date of the petitioner's retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. S.Prasanth For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to settle the interest at the rate of 6 % p.a. for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits, including Gratuity, Provident Fund, Current Leave Salary, Old Leave Salary and RBSR full amount from the date of the petitioner's retirement to till 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, 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 twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 07.11.2025 NCC:yes/no (4/5) Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no apd To:

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.

2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Coimbatore Region, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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