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S.Maheswaran v. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.

Madras HC29 Jul 2025WP(MD)/20533/2025

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Petitioner, a retired employee, filed a writ petition seeking Interest at 18% per annum for delayed payment of terminal benefits. The court directed respondents to pay 6% annual interest within 12 weeks.

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Respondents directed to pay interest at 6% p.a. from due date till disbursement within 12 weeks of receipt of this order.

S.Maheswaran Vs The Management of Tamilnadu… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD)No.20533 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 29.07.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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W.P(MD)No.20533 of 2025

S.Maheswaran

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Management of

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited,

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Represented by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam.

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2.The Administrator,

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Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. ... Respondents

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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 petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, the period of delay from 01.07.2023 to 15.04.2025 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal / pension benefits, namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment

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of Leave and Commuted Value of Pension within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For R-1 : Mr.K.Ramiah Standing Counsel For R-2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of petitioner’s terminal benefits.

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2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the

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petitioner was appointed in the respondent Transport Corporation on 28.06.1991, and he had attained superannuation on 30.06.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 16.04.2025 and 17.04.2025. Hence, he sent a representation on 02.06.2025, seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the respondent authorities, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. Considering the above said facts, the respondents are directed to pay

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interest at the rate of 6% from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a receipt of a copy of this order.

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4. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of.

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There shall be no order as to costs.

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR

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1.The Managing Director, The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited,

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Kumbakonam.

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2.The Administrator,

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Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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BTR

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S.Maheswaran v. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.

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