K.Murugesan v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU K.Murugesan ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corprn., (MDU) Ltd. Bye-pass Road, Madurai 625 016.

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corprn. (MDU) Ltd.

Madurai Region, Bye-pass Road, Madurai 625 016.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefit Commutation.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent : Mr.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefit Commutation.

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 twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 25.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No sn 2/4

To 1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corprn., (MDU) Ltd. Bye-pass Road, Madurai 625 016.

2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corprn. (MDU) Ltd.

Madurai Region, Bye-pass Road, Madurai 625 016.

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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