WP(MD). No.11568 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 21/04/2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP(MD). No.11568 of 2026 G.Muthukumarasamy ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.. 2. The General Manager,, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam 612 001, Thanjavur District. 3.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur House, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. ... 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 interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits including, Provident Fund, Earned Leave encashment along with interest within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.11568 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.D.Siva Raman For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel ORDER Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents. 2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 4. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various Judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.04.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021. 5. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is allowed and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.11568 of 2026 annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondents are further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of FIVE MONTHS from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 21.04.2026 CM TO 1. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.. 2. The General Manager,, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Kumbakonam Region, Kumbakonam 612 001, Thanjavur District. 3.The Administrator, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employee's Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur House, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.11568 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM WP(MD) No.11568 of 2026 Date : 21/04/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis