W.P.(MD).No.32718 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.11.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.32718 of 2025 N.Piramanayagam ...Petitioner Vs The Management State Express Transport Corporation (TamilNadu) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. ... 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 the petitioner interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.24 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honble Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits and thus render justice. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.32718 of 2025 O R D E R This writ petition is filed seeking direction to the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.24 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees 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. 17.11.2025 6/7 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gvn 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.32718 of 2025 To: The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation (TamilNadu) Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.32718 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU , J. gvn W.P.(MD)No.32718 of 2025 17.11.2025 6/7 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis