S.Kaliyamoorthy v. The Managing Director,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.34133 of 2025 S.Kaliyamoorthy ... Petitioner /vs./ The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam - 612 001.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delayed payment of Gratuity and employees provident fund, earned leave salary and commutation form the date of retirement to the date of payment to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Ananth For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delayed payment of Gratuity and employees provident fund, earned leave salary and commutation form the date of retirement to the date of payment to the petitioner within the time stipulated 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 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. There shall be no order as to costs. 28.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Sn 2/4

To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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