M.Varshini v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) 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.34597 of 2025 M.Varshini

...Petitioner

Vs The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Madurai.

... Respondent 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 interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's father Late.C.Mani's retirement benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave salary from the date of his retirement i.e.from 29.02.2024 to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's father Late.C.Mani's retirement benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave salary from the date of his retirement i.e.from 29.02.2024 to till the date on which the said benefits were settled to the petitioner.

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.

4. 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's father to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of his payment 2/4

within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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