WP(MD). No.28638 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 14.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD). No.28638 of 2025 V.A.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam. 2. The Administrator,, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the delayed payment of Employees Provident Fund and Leave Salaries and Commutation from the date of retirement to till the date of payment to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28638 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatachalam, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the delayed payment of Employees Provident Fund and Leave Salaries and Commutation from the date of retirement to till the date of payment to the petitioner. 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 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28638 of 2025 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. 14.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No LS TO 1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam. 2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28638 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU,J. LS WP(MD) No.28638 of 2025 14.10.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis