W.P.(MD).No.1310 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.01.2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1310 of 2025 N.Syed ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi. 3. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner's terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 31.03.2023 to 30.10.2024, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.1310 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For Respondent No.3 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel ORDER The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner’s terminal benefits. 2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the transport corporation on 01.06.1998 and he had attained superannuation on 31.03.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 30.10.2024. Hence, he sent a representation on 12.11.2024, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondents authorities, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.1310 of 2025 3. Considering the above said facts, the respondent Transport Corporation is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of disbursement within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 20.01.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No gvn 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.1310 of 2025 R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. gvn To 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi. 3. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. W.P.(MD)No.1310 of 2025 20.01.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis