WP(MD). No.28866 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD). No.28866 of 2025 T.Ayyappan, ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612001. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28866 of 2025 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. 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 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 16.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28866 of 2025 TO 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28866 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU ,J. LS WP(MD) No.28866 of 2025 16.10.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis