F Maria Vijaya Dhas (T2c980097) v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No. 32388 of 2025 F.Maria Vijaya Dhas ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Tirunelveli Division, Kattapomman Nagar, V.M.Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

2. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Rep. by its General Manager, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Nagercoil.

3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport 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 to direct the 1/5

respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12 % per annum, for the period of delay from the petitioner's date of retirement (30.06.2023) to till the date of reimbursement (16.04.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits etc., 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 Respondents : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R3

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus 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 (30.06.2023) to till the date of reimbursement (16.04.2025) of amount paid towards the petitioner's terminal and pension benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits etc., 2/5

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 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no TTA 3/5

To:

1. The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Tirunelveli Division, Kattapomman Nagar, V.M.Chathiram, Tirunelveli.

2.General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Nagercoil.

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

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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