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R.Loganathan v. The Managing Director

Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 – Delayed payment of retirement/terminal benefits

Madras HC23 Sept 2025WP(MD)/25678/2025

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Interest on delayed retirement/terminal benefits at 6% per annum; TNSTC (Kumbakonam) and Karaikudi Region and TNSTC Pension Fund Trust; retirement 29.02.2024, actual payment 25.08.2025; representation dated 26.08.2025; Article 226 mandamus; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; K.Kumaresh Babu, J.; payment directed within 12 weeks; no costs.

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Direction to the respondents to pay interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits from the date of entitlement till the date of payment, within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶27

R.Loganathan Vs The Managing Director — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD).No.25678 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.25678 of 2025

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R.Loganathan ...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.

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3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthapathi, Managiri, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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... 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

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respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e., 29.02.2024 to actual payment made on 25.08.2025 in view of the petitioner's representation, dated 26.08.2025 and pass such other or further orders as this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel For R-3 : 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

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the respondents to pay the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e., 29.02.2024 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

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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) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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23.09.2025 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,

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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,

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Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

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3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Maruthapathi, Managiri, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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