M. Jeyakumar v. The Management Of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.34346 of 2025 M.Jeyakumar

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd., Rep by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees'

Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

... Respondents 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 the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.03.24 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal/ pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and commutated value of pension, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.03.24 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal/ pension benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves and commutated value of pension, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

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. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

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4. 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 and pension 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. 28.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Sn To:

1.The Managing Director, Management of State Express Transport Corporation (Tamilnadu) Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 2.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees'

Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai - 2.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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