W.P.(MD) No.33685 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD) No.33685 of 2025 K.Anbazhagan ... Petitioner /vs./ The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd, Nagercoil Region, Rep. By its General Manager, Nagercoil. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.05.2024 to 24.08.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah standing counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.33685 of 2025 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.05.2024 to 24.08.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 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. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum. 4. 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 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.33685 of 2025 entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Index : Yes / No 25.11.2025 Internet : Yes / No sn To The General Manager, The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Thirunelveli) Ltd, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.33685 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. sn W.P.(MD) No.33685 of 2025 25.11.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis