W.P(MD)No. 14594 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :03.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR W.P(MD)No. 14594 of 2026 R.Vijayaragavan ... Petitioner Vs The Management Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., rep. by its Managing Director Kumbakonam. ... 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 18% per annum, for the delay period from 01.06.2025 to 10.03.2026 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits, namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leave within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel O R D E R 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No. 14594 of 2026 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondent. 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 respondent. 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 respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No. 14594 of 2026 Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of 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 respondent is 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. NCC : Yes/No 03.06.2026 Index : Yes / No (3/5) Internet : Yes / No apd To The Managing Director Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No. 14594 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR .,J. apd ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No. 14594 of 2026 03.06.2026 (3/5) 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis