G. Thangappan v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court Madurai Bench; WP(MD) No.28222 of 2025; decided 10.10.2025; Judge K. Kumaresh Babu; petitioner G. Thangappan vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd, (Coimbatore) Ltd and Administrator, TN State Transport Employees Pension Fund Trust; Article 226 mandamus; delayed terminal and pension benefits (EPF contribution, gratuity, earned/sick leave encashment); retirement 30.04.2024; reimbursement 25.08.2025; statutory interest for admitted delay; claim restricted from 12% to 6% per annum; interest payable within twelve weeks; no costs; writ petition disposed.
What did the court decide?
Interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner, from the date of his entitlement till the date of his payment, to be paid by the respondents within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs imposed.