P.Monykumar v. The General Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
WP(MD) No.29552 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 22.10.2025 by K.Kumharesh Babu J (K.KUMARESH BABU). Petitioner P.Monykumar v. General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Tirunelveli Ltd and Administrator, TNSTC Employees Pension Trust. Relief: 6% per annum interest on delayed retirement/terminal benefits (PF, Gratuity, E.L and M.L salary, Surrender Leave salary), from date of retirement entitlement till actual payment, within 12 weeks; no costs. Grounded on admitted delay entitling petitioner to statutory interest. Keywords: retirement benefits, terminal benefits, delayed payment, statutory interest, pension trust, transport corporation, mandamus, Article 226, 12 weeks.
What did the court decide?
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 payment, to be paid within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.