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M.Krishnamoorthy v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC28 Aug 2025WP(MD)/23200/2025

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What is this about?

Interest on belated/delayed payment of retirement and terminal benefits; Gratuity; Earned Leave; Provident Fund; Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.; writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; 6% interest from due date till disbursement; superannuation 31.05.2023; disbursement 10.03.2025; representation 02.05.2025; compliance within twelve weeks; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; M. Dhandapani, J.; disposed of, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Respondent Corporation directed to pay interest at 6% on the belated terminal benefits from the due date till the date of disbursement, within twelve (12) weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶26

M.Krishnamoorthy Vs The Government of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD)No.23200 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 28.08.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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W.P.(MD) No.23200 of 2025

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M.Krishnamoorthy : Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

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2.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

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3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Periyamilaguparai, Tiruchirappalli District. : Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned Leave, Provident fund and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 6% rate of interest within the time frame that maybe stipulated by this Court.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD)No.23200 of 2025

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sudhagar Nagaraj For R2 & R3 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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The instant writ petition has been filed by a retired employee of the second and third respondent Corporation, seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of petitioner’s terminal benefits.

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According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, the petitioner was appointed in the respondent Corporation on 11.11.1987, and he had attained superannuation on 31.05.2023. The terminal benefits were disbursed belatedly to the writ petitioner only on 10.03.2025. Hence, the petitioner sent a representation on 02.05.2025 seeking interest for the belated payment. Since, there is no response from the authorities concerned, the present writ petition has been filed.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD)No.23200 of 2025

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3.Considering the above said facts, the respondent Corporation is

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directed to pay 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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