T.Velmurugan (5572) v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 13.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.32165 of 2025 T.Velmurugan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Rep. By its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

... 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 pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum, for the period 1/5

of delay from the petitioner's date of retirement (31.07.2023) to till the date of reimbursement (25.08.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned / Sick Leave, Commuted value of Pension and other monetary benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan For Respondent No.1 : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar, Standing Counsel For Respondent No.2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioner's date of retirement (31.07.2023) to till the date of reimbursement (25.08.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned / Sick Leave, Commuted value of Pension and other monetary benefits within a time frame as may 2/5

be fixed by this Court, without affecting the petitioner's right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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 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. 13.11.2025 tta 3/5

To 1.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., Rep. By its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

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