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P.Anbuchelvan v. The Managing Director

Madras HC25 Mar 2026WP(MD)/7887/2026

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What is this about?

Writ petition by a retired transport corporation employee seeking interest on belated payment of terminal benefits such as gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation. Both sides agreed the issue was covered by Division Bench precedents; the court allowed the petition directing 6% interest from retirement till actual payment.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to pay 6% per annum interest on belated terminal benefits from date of retirement till payment, within twelve weeks.

P.Anbuchelvan Vs The Managing Director — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.(MD) No.7887 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 25.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

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W.P.(MD) No.7887 of 2026

P.Anbuchelvan

... Petitioner

-vs-

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam 612 001.

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2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd., Kumbakonam Region, New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam 612 001. ... Respondents

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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

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O R D E R

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Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondent – Transport Corporation.

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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 – Transport Corporation.

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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 25.03.2014 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

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respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including 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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25.03.2026 (2/5)

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No

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