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S.Balakrishnan, v. The Management of

Mandamus – Delayed payment of terminal benefits

Madras HC16 Oct 2025WP(MD)/29127/2025

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WP(MD) No.29127 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, K. Kumaresh Babu J, 16.10.2025 - interest on delayed terminal benefits; EPF employees contribution; gratuity; encashment of leaves; Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd Trichy Region; writ of mandamus; Article 226; statutory interest; 6% per annum in place of claimed 18%; payment within twelve weeks; no costs.

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Writ petition disposed of; respondent directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits (EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves) from the date of the petitioner's entitlement till the date of payment, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶19

S.Balakrishnan, Vs The Management of — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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WP(MD). No.29127 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.29127 of 2025

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S.Balakrishnan ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Trichy. ... Respondent

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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.03.24 to 24.08.25 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S. Arunachalam, For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel

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WP(MD). No.29127 of 2025

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O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.03.24 to 24.08.25 in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of leaves.

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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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Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

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In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondent is 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

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WP(MD). No.29127 of 2025

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entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of twelve 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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The General Manager, Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd, Trichy Region, Trichy.

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WP(MD). No.29127 of 2025

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J

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WP(MD) No.29127 of 2025

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