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G.Thiagarajan v. The Managing Director

Madras HC16 Oct 2025WP(MD)/28896/2025

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What is this about?

A retired employee sought interest for belated payment of gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation. Noting the admitted payment delay, the court directed the respondents to pay 6% annual statutory interest on the terminal benefits within eight weeks.

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Interest at 6% per annum on belated terminal benefits from date of entitlement till payment, payable within 8 weeks.

G.Thiagarajan Vs The Managing Director — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2025)

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WP(MD). No.28896 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 16.10.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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WP(MD). No.28896 of 2025 G.Thiagarajan, ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kmb) Ltd, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612001. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul, For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

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

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WP(MD). No.28896 of 2025

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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 disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

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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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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 his payment within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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16.10.2025

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

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WP(MD). No.28896 of 2025

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Kmb) Ltd, Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612001.

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

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WP(MD). No.28896 of 2025

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J.

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