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Karthikeyan S v. The Managing Director

Mandamus – Delayed payment of retirement/terminal benefits

Madras HC23 Sept 2025WP(MD)/25475/2025

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W.P.(MD)No.25475 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, K.Kumaresh Babu J., 23.09.2025: writ of mandamus under Article 226 for 6% interest on delayed VRS retirement benefits of TNSTC employee S.Karthikeyan (retired 31.01.2024, paid 25.08.2025); TNSTC (Kum) Ltd. and TNSTC Pension Fund Trust directed to pay 6% per annum interest from date of entitlement till payment within twelve weeks; no costs.

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Interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner, from the date of his entitlement till the date of payment, to be paid by the respondents within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶19

Karthikeyan S Vs The Managing Director — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD).No.25475 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 23.09.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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W.P.(MD)No.25475 of 2025

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S.Karthikeyan ...Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

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2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. ... 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 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement on VRS i.e., 31.01.2024 to actual payment made on 25.08.2025, in view of the petitioner's representation, dated 26.08.2025 and pass such further or other orders as this Court.

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

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W.P.(MD).No.25475 of 2025

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For Petitioner	: Mr.SP.Vijaynivas
For R-1	: Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel
For R-2	: Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement on VRS i.e., 31.01.2024 to actual payment made on 25.08.2025, in view of the petitioner's representation, dated 26.08.2025.

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2. Considering the admitted fact that there has been a delay in payment, the petitioner is entitled to statutory interest as provided under law.

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3. In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of the payment, within a period of twelve (12)

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

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W.P.(MD).No.25475 of 2025

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weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no

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order as to costs.

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23.09.2025

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

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To:

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, TNSTC Head Office, No.27, Railway Station New Road, Kumbakonam-612 001.

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2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

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

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W.P.(MD).No.25475 of 2025

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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