The court allowed the writ petition directing the respondents to pay interest at 6% per annum on belatedly paid retirement benefits, following precedent set by Division Bench judgments.
Direction to pay interest at 6% per annum on terminal benefits within twelve weeks.
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W.P.(MD) No.7632 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 23.03.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
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S.Sankar
... Petitioner
-vs-
1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road Kumbakonam-612 001 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn (KMB) Ltd., Pudukkottai Region Thirumayam Road Pillai Thanneer Panthal Pudukkottai ... Respondents
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation.
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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel
O R D E R
Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondent – Transport Corporation.
2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent – Transport Corporation.
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 23.03.2014 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 gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation 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 twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether respondents are liable to pay interest at 6% per annum for belated payment of terminal benefits?
S.Sankar
The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn., (KMB) Ltd.
The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corpn (KMB) Ltd.
Mummini Sudheer Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court
Mummini Sudheer Kumar
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