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G.Marimuthu v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.

Madras HC9 Jun 2026WP(MD)/15379/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

A retired transport corporation employee sought mandamus for 6% per annum interest on terminal benefits paid late. Both sides agreed prior Division Bench judgments settled the issue; the writ petition was allowed with a five-month compliance timeline.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to pay 6% per annum interest on delayed terminal benefits from retirement till payment, within five months; no costs.

G.Marimuthu Vs The Tamil Nadu State Transport… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P(MD)No. 15379 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 09.06.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

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W.P(MD)No. 15379 of 2026

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G.Marimuthu ... Petitioner

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The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, Madurai.

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The General Manager,

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The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar. ... Respondents

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... Respondents

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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 settle interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of petitioner’s terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension from the date of his retirement i.e., from 28.02.2025 to 11.03.2026, the date on which the said benefits were settled to him.

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For Petitioner : Mr. A.Rahul

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For Respondent : Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD)No. 15379 of 2026

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O R D E R

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Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep, learned Standing Counsel,

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takes notice for the respondents.

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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

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learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

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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

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD)No. 15379 of 2026

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the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Terminal Leave Salary and Commuted Value of Pension and other monetary benefits from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondents are 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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NCC : Yes/No 09.06.2026 Index : Yes / No (2/6) Internet : Yes / No apd

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To 1. The Managing Director, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai.

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