WP(MD). No.33231 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 20/11/2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD). No.33231 of 2025 V.Sankar,, ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.. 2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Trichy - 620 001.. 3. The Chief Financial Officer, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam - 612 001.. ... 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 the interest at the rate of 18 % per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Gratuity, Earned Leave encashment amount within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.33231 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman, For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 18 % per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including Gratuity, Earned Leave encashment amount. 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. 20.11.2025 tta 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.33231 of 2025 TO 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.. 2. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region, Trichy - 620 001.. 3. The Chief Financial Officer, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam - 612 001.. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.33231 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU,J TTA ORDER IN WP(MD) No.33231 of 2025 Date : 20/11/2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis