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Murugan Ss v. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited

Madras HC21 Apr 2026WP(MD)/11497/2026

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The Madurai Bench single-judge court disposed of a writ petition by the Managing Board members of TMTSL Ltd against the petitioner, directing the respondent to pay terminal benefits with interest.

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Order for payment of interest at 6% p.a. on terminal benefits and payment of the benefits within 5 months of the order.

Murugan Ss Vs The Management of Tamilnadu… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2026)

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WP(MD). No.11497 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 21/04/2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

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WP(MD). No.11497 of 2026

S.S.Murugan

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Management of Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd,, Tirunelveli Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Tirunelveli.

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... Respondent

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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 the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.10.25 to 10.03.26, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal and pension benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits and thus render justice.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S. Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah

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ORDER

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Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for

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the respondent.

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2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.

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3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent.

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4. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various Judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.04.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021.

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5. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is allowed and the respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity Encashment of

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Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondent is further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of FIVE MONTHS from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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21.04.2026

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CM TO The Management of Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd,, Tirunelveli Region, Rep. by its General Manager, Tirunelveli.

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J

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WP(MD) No.11497 of 2026

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Date : 21/04/2026

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Murugan Ss v. The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Limited

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