Madras High CourtWP(MD)/32053/2025disposed of

M.Akilan v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.,

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

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 11/11/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU M.Akilan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Pudukottai..

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2 ... Respondent 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 pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the period of delay from 01.06.2019 to 24.01.2021 in paying the 1/4

amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time. For Petitioner : Mr.S. Arunachalam, For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

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 01.06.2019 to 24.01.2021, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time.

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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 11.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no tta TO 1.The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Pudukottai Region, Rep. by its Managing Director, Pudukottai..

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2 3/4

K.KUMARESH BABU,J tta

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.32053 of 2025 Date : 11/11/2025 4/4