WP(MD). No.28600 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 14.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD). No.28600 of 2025 K.Shanmugavelu, ... 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.. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, 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 percent per annum for the belated payment of petitioner`s terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity and Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 29.02.2024 to 25.08.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28600 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr. A.Rahul For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct 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 Terminal Leave Salary from the date of his retirement i.e., from 29.02.2024 to 25.08.2025, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him. 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 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28600 of 2025 entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 14.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No LS TO 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Karaikudi.. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28600 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU,J. LS WP(MD) No.28600 of 2025 14.10.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis