W.P.(MD) No.34633 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD) No.34633 of 2025 G.Saravanan ... Petitioner /vs./ The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited Pudukottai Region Represented by its Managing Director Pudukottai. ... 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 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.24 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees 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.34633 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 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.24 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees 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. 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 his payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No 28.11.2025 Internet : Yes / No sn 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.34633 of 2025 To The Managing Director, The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Pudukottai Region, Pudukottai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.34633 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. sn W.P.(MD) No.34633 of 2025 28.11.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis