Madras High CourtWP(MD)/32301/2025disposed of

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

2025-11-13Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 13.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD)No.32301 of 2025 M.Gandhikumar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karur Region, Rep. By its Managing Director, Karur.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu 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 1/4

respondents to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum, the period of delay from 01.08.2023 to 24.08.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal / pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of leave and Commuted value of pension within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : 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 18% per annum, the period of delay from 01.08.2023 to 24.08.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal / pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of leave and Commuted value of pension.

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. 13.11.2025 tta To, 1.The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karur Region, Rep. By its Managing Director, Karur.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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