K.Sivapitchai v. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD).No.34642 of 2025; K.Kumaresh Babu, J.; writ of mandamus under Article 226; interest on delayed terminal benefits; EPF employee's contribution; gratuity; encashment of leaves; delay period 01.09.22 to 30.05.23; statutory interest; claim of 18% restricted to 6% per annum; Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited, Trichy Region; payment within twelve weeks; no costs; disposed on 28.11.2025.
What did the court decide?
Respondent directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits (EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves) payable to the petitioner, from the date of his entitlement till the date of payment, within twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶21