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K.Jeyanthi v. The Managing Director

Madras HC20 Nov 2025WP(MD)/33168/2025

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Widow sought 6% interest on terminal benefits of her deceased husband paid belatedly by a state transport corporation. The court held the delay was admitted and directed payment of 6% per annum interest from entitlement date till actual payment, within 12 weeks.

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Respondents to pay 6% per annum interest on belated terminal benefits from date of entitlement till payment, within 12 weeks; no costs.

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

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WP(MD). No.33168 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 20.11.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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W.P.(MD)No.33168 of 2025

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K.Jeyanthi ... Petitioner

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1.The Managing Director,

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Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation [MDU] Ltd.,

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Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road,

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Madurai – 625 016.

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2.The General Manager,

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Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation [MDU] Ltd., Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul – 624 005. ... Respondents

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PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest amount of Rs.2,56,460/- for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits amounts of Rs.23,71,024/- such as P.F.,

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Gratuity and Leave Salary amounts payable to the petitioner's husband from the date of her husband's death ie., on 21.05.2023 to till the date of actual payment made to me ie., 10.03.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.S.Raja, Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay 6% interest amount of Rs.2,56,460/- for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits amounts of Rs.23,71,024/- such as P.F., Gratuity and Leave Salary amounts payable to the petitioner's husband from the date of her husband's death ie., on 21.05.2023 to till the date of actual payment made to the petitioner ie., 10.03.2025.

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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

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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 her entitlement till the date of her payment within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation [MDU] Ltd., Madurai Division, Bye Pass Road,

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Madurai – 625 016.

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2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation [MDU] Ltd., Dindigul Region, Chettinayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul – 624 005.

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