Allowed

P.Saravanan, v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Limited

Madras HC7 Jul 2026WP(MD)/18980/2026

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench allowed this writ petition directed against two respondents. The petitioner sought interest on delayed terminal benefits. The High Court directed the respondents to pay 6% interest on Provident Fund, Gratuity, terminal leave salary, and pension from the date of retirement until actual payment, to be settled within five months.

What did the court decide?

Directed respondents to pay interest at 6% per annum on delayed terminal benefits (EPF, Gratuity, Terminal Leave, Pension) from retirement date until payment, to be settled within five months of the o

P.Saravanan, Vs The Tamil Nadu State… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2026)

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WP(MD). No.18979 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 07/07/2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

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P.Krishnakumar

... Petitioner

The State Express Transport, Corporation (Tamil Nadu) Ltd, Represented by its Managing Director, Pallavan Salai,Chennai - 600002..

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The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai – 600002.

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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 pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum on the delayed disbursement of the petitioners terminal benefits including Provident Fund, Gratuity Terminal Leave Salary and commuted Value of Pension for the period from the date of him retirement till the date of actual disbursement and consequently direct the respondent to settle the same to him within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul For R1 : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar For R2 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh

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ORDER

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Mr.K.Senthil Kumar, learned counsel takes notice for the first respondent and Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned counsel takes notice for the second respondent.

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

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at the admission stage.

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3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the first respondent and the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent.

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4. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue

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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

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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 respondents are 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 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 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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