A.Raman v. The Management Of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.32719 of 2025 A.Raman

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd, Thirunelveli Region Rep. By its General Manager Thirunelveli.

2. 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 directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.10.23 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves and Commutated value 1/4

of Pension within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honble Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits and thus render justice.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel - For R1 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel - For R2

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed seeking direction to the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.10.23 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves and Commutated 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. 17.11.2025 7/7 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gvn To:

1. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd, Thirunelveli Region Rep. By its General Manager Thirunelveli.

2. 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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