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DShanmugam Vs The Managing Director — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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DShanmugam v. The Managing Director

Mandamus – Retirement benefits – Delayed payment – Interest @ 6% per annum

Madras HC27 Mar 2026WP(MD)/8461/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

W.P.(MD) No.8461 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Mummineni Sudheer Kumar, J.; order dated 27.03.2026; Article 226 mandamus; 6% interest on delayed payment of retirement benefits; retirement date 02.02.2019; representation dated 03.01.2026; TNSTC (Kum) Limited Kumbakonam; TNSTC Pension Fund Trust Chennai; General Manager Karaikudi Region; issue covered by W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch dated 27.03.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch dated 26.07.2021; disposed of at admission stage with consent; writ petition allowed; compliance within twelve weeks; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ of mandamus granted: respondents to pay interest at 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's retirement benefits from the date of his retirement (02.02.2019) till the date of payment, compliance within twelve weeks; no costs.

Why is it important?

The 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 retirement benefits, from the date of his retirement till the date on which the retirement benefits are paid. ¶27

What the court decided

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Outcome

Writ of mandamus granted: respondents to pay interest at 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's retirement benefits from the date of his retirement (02.02.2019) till the date of payment, compliance within twelve weeks; no costs.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents are liable to pay interest at 6% per annum on the delayed payment of the petitioner's retirement benefits, from his retirement on 02.02.2019 until actual payment.

Court's answer

The 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 retirement benefits, from the date of his retirement till the date on which the retirement benefits are paid.

Ratio / Principle

The respondents are further directed to comply with the interest direction as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Mandamus - Retirement benefits - Delayed payment - Interest @ 6% per annum - Petitioner sought 6% interest on delayed payment of his retirement benefits (retirement dated 02.02.2019; representation dated 03.01.2026) from the Managing Director, TNSTC (Kum) Limited, the Administrator, TNSTC Pension Fund Trust, and the General Manager, TNSTC (Kum) Limited, Karaikudi Region - Learned counsel on either side unanimously agreed that the issue was squarely covered by Division Bench judgments of the Madras High Court in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch (dated 27.03.2014) and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch (dated 26.07.2021) - With the consent of both sides, the writ petition was disposed of at the admission stage and allowed - Respondents directed to pay interest at 6% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits from the date of retirement till the date of payment, to comply within twelve weeks - No costs.

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W.P.(MD) No.8461 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED : 27.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

W.P.(MD) No.8461 of 2026

D.Shanmugam ... Petitioner

-vs-

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited TNSTC Head Office No.27, Railway Station New Road Kumbakonam-612 001

2.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar Illam Pallavan Salai Chennai-02

3.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited Karaikudi Region Maruthupathi, Managiri Karaikudi, Sivagangai District ... Respondents

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PRAYER:

W.P.(MD) No.8461 of 2026

PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to the 6% interest on the delayed payment of retirement benefits paid to the petitioner, from the date of his retirement i.e., 02.02.2019 to actual payment made by the respondents, in view of the petitioner's representation dated 03.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Vijaynivas For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel for R1 & R3 Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel for R2

O R D E R

Mr.K.Ramaiah, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents 1 & 3 and Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the second respondent.

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 Counsels appearing for the respective 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 27.03.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021.

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 retirement benefits, from the date of his retirement till the date on which the retirement 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.

27.03.2026 (3/3)

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

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W.P.(MD) No.8461 of 2026

MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J.

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W.P.(MD) No.8461 of 2026

27.03.2026

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Issues for consideration

1 issue framed by the court

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Whether the respondents are liable to pay interest at 6% per annum on the delayed payment of the petitioner's retirement benefits, from his retirement on 02.02.2019 until actual payment.¶16
The court held
The 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 retirement benefits, from the date of his retirement till the date on which the retirement benefits are paid.ratio¶27

Cases cited

Colour shows how this judgement treated each authority

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W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 27.03.2014Followed¶26
W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021Followed¶26

Statutes considered

1 provisions across 1 enactments

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Constitution of IndiaArticle 226¶16

Procedural history

How this case reached the court

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Prior proceeding
Petitioner made a representation dated 03.01.2026 regarding delayed payment of his retirement benefits.¶16
Prior proceeding
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a mandamus for 6% interest on delayed payment of retirement benefits, running from retirement on 02.02.2019 until actual payment.¶16
Prior proceeding
With the consent of both sides, the writ petition was disposed of at the admission stage.¶20

Parties & counsel

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petitioner
D.Shanmugam¶7
SP.Vijaynivas
respondent
The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited¶9
K.Ramaiah
respondent
The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Pension Fund Trust¶10
S.C.Herold Singh
respondent
The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kum) Limited Karaikudi Region¶11
K.Ramaiah

Coram

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Mummineni Sudheer Kumarauthor¶5

Case details

As recorded by the court registry

Court: Madras HC
Decided on: 27 Mar 2026 · March
Registered: 25 Mar 2026
Case no.: WP(MD)/8461/2026
CNR: HCMD010419362026
Topic: Writ and Judicial Review
Bench: Mummineni Sudheer Kumar
Disposal: ALLOWED
Case type: W.P.(MD)

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Cite this judgement

DShanmugam v. The Managing Director, WP(MD)/8461/2026 (MAD), decided on 27 March 2026.

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Cases cited2

W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 27.03.2014Followed¶26
W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021Followed¶26

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Statutes1

Constitution of IndiaArticle 226

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Procedural history3

Petitioner made a representation dated 03.01.2026 regarding delayed payment of his retirement benefits.
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a mandamus for 6% interest on delayed payment of retirement benefits, running from retirement on 02.02.2019 until actual payment.

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Bench / Coram

Mummineni Sudheer Kumar

Parties & counsel