W.P.(MD).No. 32179 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.11.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No. 32179 of 2025 A.Balakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs The Management of Tamilnadu, State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Virudhunagar Region, Rep.By its Managing Director, Virudhunagar. ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue 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 01.05.2024 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.Gladson Micheal Rajadurai Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No. 32179 of 2025 O R D E R 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 01.05.2024 to 24.08.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits, namely, EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves. 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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 13.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No. 32179 of 2025 TTA To: The Management of Tamilnadu, State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd, Virudhunagar Region, Rep.By its Managing Director, Virudhunagar. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No. 32179 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU , J. TTA W.P.(MD).No. 32179 of 2025 13.11.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis