R.Petchiappan v. The Management of
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD).No.29980 of 2025; decided 27.10.2025 by K. Kumaresh Babu, J.; mandamus under Article 226 for interest on belated terminal benefits; statutory interest on delayed payment of EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment/Surrendered Earned Leave; Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.; delay period 01.03.24 to 24.08.25; interest at 6% per annum from date of entitlement till date of payment; compliance within 12 weeks; no costs; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of directing the respondent to pay interest at 6% per annum on the 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. ¶20