W.P.(MD).No.25400 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.09.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.25400 of 2025 K.Lingammal ...Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District 627 007. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn.,(TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District 627 007. ... 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 disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25400 of 2025 O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. 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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 22.09.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Sn 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25400 of 2025 To: 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (TVL) Ltd., 23/2, Thoothukudi Road, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli District 627 007. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn.,(TVL) Ltd., Tirunelveli Region, Tirunelveli District 627 007. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25400 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU , J. Sn W.P.(MD).No.25400 of 2025 22.09.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis