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K.Renganathan v. The Management of

Madras HC28 Nov 2025WP(MD)/34322/2025

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Interest on delayed terminal benefits; EPF employee's contribution; gratuity; leave encashment; Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region; writ of mandamus; Article 226; statutory interest; 6% per annum awarded in place of claimed 18%; twelve weeks compliance; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; K.Kumresh Babu, J.; W.P.(MD) No.34322 of 2025; decided 28.11.2025.

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Respondent directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits (EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves) from the date of entitlement till the date of payment, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶26

K.Renganathan Vs The Management of — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD) No.34322 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 28.11.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU

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W.P.(MD) No.34322 of 2025

K.Renganathan

... Petitioner

/vs./

The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd. Trichy Region Rep. by its General Manager Trichy. ... Respondent

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.24 to 24.08.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam

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For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah standing counsel

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W.P.(MD) No.34322 of 2025

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 01.04.2024 to 24.08.2025, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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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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Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

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In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondent

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is 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

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W.P.(MD) No.34322 of 2025

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his payment within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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28.11.2025

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To The General Manager, The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Trichy.

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W.P.(MD) No.34322 of 2025

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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W.P.(MD) No.34322 of 2025

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28.11.2025

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