M.Thirunavukkarasu v. The Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
Delayed terminal benefits - interest writ allowed at admission stage: WP(MD). No.11830 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, order dated 22.04.2026 by Mummineni Sudheer Kumar, J.; M.Thirunavukkarasu v. Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.; Article 226 mandamus; 6% per annum interest directed on belated Gratuity, Provident Fund, EL Surrender/Leave Salary and other terminal benefits including EPF Employee's Contribution and earned/sick-leave encashment, from date of retirement till actual payment; compliance within five months; relies on Division Bench precedents W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch (07.04.2014) and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch (26.07.2021); no costs; advocate J.Shakila for petitioner, Standing Counsel K.Ramaiah for respondent.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondent to pay interest at 6% per annum on the petitioner's belated terminal benefits (EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, encashment of earned/sick leave and other monetary benefits) from the date of retirement until the terminal benefits are paid, compliance at any rate within five months of receipt of the order; no costs.