W.P.(MD)No.19426 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR W.P.(MD)No.19426 of 2026 J.Pugalendran ... Petitioner vs. 1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai – 625 016. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Collectorate Post, Bye-pass Road, Dindigul – 624 004. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.Gladson Michael Rajadurai ***** 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.19426 of 2026 O R D E R Heard Mr.K.Gokul, learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.Gladson Michael Rajadurai, learned Counsel, who takes notice for Respondents. 2. This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. 3. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 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. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.19426 of 2026 5. In the said circumstances, this Writ Petition is allowed and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per 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. There shall be no order as to costs. 10.07.2026 Index :Yes / No Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No Nsr 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.19426 of 2026 To: 1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Bye-pass Road, Madurai – 625 016. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (MDU) Ltd., Collectorate Post, Bye-pass Road, Dindigul – 624 004. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.19426 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR , J. Nsr Order made in W.P.(MD)No.19426 of 2026 10.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis