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P.K.Muniyasamy, v. The Managing Director

Madras HC30 Oct 2025WP(MD)/30519/2025

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What is this about?

A writ petition filed under Article 226 sought a direction to disburse 6% interest for delayed payment of retirement benefits. The court, noting admitted delay, disposed of the petition by directing respondents to pay interest at 6% per annum within 12 weeks.

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Respondents directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on belated terminal benefits within 12 weeks from receipt of the order.

P.K.Muniyasamy, Vs The Managing Director — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2025)

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WP(MD). No.30519 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 30.10.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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WP(MD). No.30519 of 2025

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P.K.Muniyasamy ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. ... 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.30519 of 2025

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus, to direct

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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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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30.10.2025

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NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS

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

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WP(MD). No.30519 of 2025

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The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Limited, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Limited, Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

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

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WP(MD). No.30519 of 2025

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J

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WP(MD) No.30519 of 2025

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

P.K.Muniyasamy, v. The Managing Director

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