W.P.(MD).No.25733 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.09.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.25733 of 2025 C.Mathuram ...Petitioner Vs. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli-627 011. ... Respondent 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 interest at the rate of 6% per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.D.Ramya For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25733 of 2025 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum to the petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment. 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 respondent is 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 the payment, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 23.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes BTR 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25733 of 2025 To: The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited, 23/2, Kattabomman Nagar, Tirunelveli-627 011. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25733 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU , J. BTR W.P.(MD).No.25733 of 2025 23.09.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis