Raviselvan J v. The Managing Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.33881 of 2025 J.Raviselvan

...Petitioner

Vs The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (CBE) Limited, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

... Respondent 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 interest at the rate of 6% per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be 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 respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of entitlement till the date of payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 26.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no pnn 2/4

To:

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (CBE) Limited, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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