Madras High CourtWP(MD)/33393/2025disposed of

B.Palanisamy v. The Managing Director,

2025-11-24Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.33393 of 2025 B.Palanisamy

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Coimbatore Region, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.

... 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 settle the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Provident Fund and Surrender Leave salary from the date of the petitioner's retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him, within the time frame fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Prasanth For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to settle the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Gratuity, Provident Fund and Surrender Leave salary from the date of the petitioner's retirement to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to him, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

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 2/4

entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 24.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Sn To:

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Coimbatore Region, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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