S.Kumar v. The Management of
Writ Petition (Article 226) – Terminal benefits – Delayed payment
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD)No.29977 of 2025 decided 27.10.2025 by Justice K.Kumaresh Babu; single-judge bench; petitioner S.Kumar vs Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.; writ of mandamus for interest at 6% per annum on delayed terminal benefits (EPF employees contribution, gratuity, earned leave encashment/surrender); admitted delay entitles employee to statutory interest; compliance within 12 weeks; no costs; disposal (not dismissal); advocates: Mr.S.Arunachalam (petitioner), Mr.K.Ramaiah, Standing Counsel (respondent).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of; respondent directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on belated terminal benefits from the date of entitlement till the date of payment, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶19