M.Thirumalaiyandi, v. The Managing Director
Writ of Mandamus – Retirement benefits – Belated payment
Case brief
What is this about?
Interest on belated payment of retirement benefits; writ of mandamus under Article 226; gratuity, provident fund, leave salary, commutation; Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (TVL) Limited, Tirunelveli; Record Clerk retired 31.05.2023; 6% per annum interest from date of retirement till actual disbursement; follows C. Murugan v. TNSTC (Tirunelveli) Ltd., W.P(MD)No.4866 of 2023 (07.03.2023); issue no longer res-integra; time bound direction of three months; no costs; Battu Devanand, J.; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD)No.7924 of 2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed: respondents directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on the belated payment of retirement benefits (gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation) from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursement, within three months from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.