M.Kalimuthu v. The State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 20/11/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU M.Kalimuthu, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Chennai- 600 002..

2. The General Manager, The State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu Limited, Head Office, No.2, Chennai-600 002.

3. The Branch Manager the State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu Limited., Branch Office, Trichy. Karur-639 001..

4. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Retired Employees Pension Trust, No.2, 1/5

Setc Head Office, Chennai - 600 00.

... 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 the interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Gratuity, Provident Fund, Earned Leave encashment amount and commutation amount within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman, For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Senior Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Gratuity, Provident Fund, Earned Leave encashment amount and commutation amount.

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. 09.09.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no tta 3/5

To,

1. The State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, Chennai- 600 002..

2. The General Manager, The State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu Limited, Head Office, No.2, Chennai-600 002.

3. The Branch Manager the State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu Limited., Branch Office, Trichy. Karur-639 001..

4. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Retired Employees Pension Trust, No.2, Setc Head Office, Chennai - 600 00.

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J tta

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.33240 of 2025 Date : 20/11/2025 5/5