W.P.(MD).No.29214 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.29214 of 2025 P.Arumugam ...Petitioner Vs 1. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (kumbakonam) Ltd, Rep. By its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy 620 001. 3. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karur Region, Karur 639001. 4. The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam. ... 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 petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the belated payment of retirement benefits including, Provident Fund and Earned Leave Encashment amount and Voluntary retirement compensation amount along with interest. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.29214 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for a Writ of Mandamus directing to the respondents to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the belated payment of retirement benefits including, Provident Fund and Earned Leave Encashment amount and Voluntary retirement compensation amount along with interest. 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. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.29214 of 2025 4. 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, Provident Fund and Earned Leave Encashment amount and Voluntary retirement compensation 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. 17.10.2025 1/2 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gvn To: 1. The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (kumbakonam) Ltd, Rep. By its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. 2. The General Manager, The Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy 620 001. 3. The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Karur Region, Karur 639001. 4. The Chief Financial Officer, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Kumbakonam. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.29214 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU , J. gvn W.P.(MD)No.29214 of 2025 17.10.2025 1/2 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis