W.P.(MD).No.24742 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.09.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.24742 of 2025 V.David Raj ...Petitioner Vs. 1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNV) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Kanniyakumari. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ... Respondents 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 pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.08.2023 to 25.08.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.24742 of 2025 For R-1 : Mr.D.Jebaraj Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel 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 period of delay from 01.08.2023 to 25.08.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal 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. 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 benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of his payment, within a period of eight (8) 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.24742 of 2025 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 12.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes BTR To: 1.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNV) Limited, Nagercoil Region, Ranithottam, Kanniyakumari. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.24742 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU , J. BTR W.P.(MD).No.24742 of 2025 12.09.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis