WP(MD). No.32767 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 18/11/2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD). No.32767 of 2025 Gopalakrishnan R, ... Petitioner Vs The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai.. ... Respondent PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay 6 percent interest on delayed payment of provident fund contribution to the petitioners account, by considering the petitioners representation dated 18.08.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.PVijaynivas, For Respondent : Mr.S.Raja 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.32767 of 2025 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay 6% interest on delayed payment of provident fund contribution to the petitioners account, by considering the petitioners representation dated 18.08.2025. 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. 18.11.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no tta 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.32767 of 2025 TO The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd., Bye-Pass Road, Madurai.. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.32767 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU,J TTA ORDER IN WP(MD) No.32767 of 2025 Date : 18/11/2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis