Case brief
What is this about?
WP(MD) No.30520 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 30.10.2025 by K. Kumaresh Babu, J. Petitioner S. Sivagurunathan v. Managing Director and General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kmb) Limited, Kumbakonam. Interest on belated retirement/terminal benefits — gratuity, provident fund, leave salary, commutation — statutory interest for delay in payment — 6% per annum from date of entitlement till payment — time limit of 12 weeks — Article 226 mandamus — writ disposed.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits (Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation) from the date of entitlement till the date of payment, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶20