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A.Kunjamma, v. The Managing Director

Madras HC7 Apr 2026WP(MD)/9439/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Searchable terms: Writ of Mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; retirement benefits; terminal benefits; Gratuity; Provident Fund; Leave Salary; Commutation; interest at 6% per annum; belated payment; Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd.; Kumbakonam; Karaikudi Region; disposal at admission stage with consent of both sides; Division Bench judgments W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 batch (07.04.2014) and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 batch (26.07.2021); compliance within twelve weeks; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Interest at 6% per annum on the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits (Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation) from the date of retirement till the date of payment; respondents to comply within twelve weeks; no costs. ¶25

A.Kunjamma, Vs The Managing Director — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents are to be directed to pay interest at 6% for the belated payment of the petitioner's retirement benefits, namely Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.

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Court's answer

With the consent of both sides and on unanimous agreement of learned counsel, the Court recorded that the issue involved in the writ petition is squarely covered by its Division Bench judgments 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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Ratio / Principle

The writ petition is allowed; the respondents are directed to pay interest at 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 the petitioner's retirement till the date the terminal benefits are paid.

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Key takeaways

The respondents are further directed to comply with the interest direction as expeditiously as possible and in any event within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded.ratio¶25

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India - Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), Mummineni Sudheer Kumar, J., 07.04.2026 - W.P.(MD)No.9439 of 2026 - A.Kunjamma v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd. (Managing Director, Kumbakonam; General Manager, Karaikudi Region) - Petitioner sought interest at 6% for belated payment of retirement benefits (Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation) - With consent of both sides, disposed of at the admission stage - Issue held squarely covered by Division Bench judgments in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch (07.04.2014) and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch (26.07.2021) - Writ petition allowed; respondents directed to pay interest at 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits from the date of retirement till actual payment, compliance within twelve weeks - No costs.

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W.P.(MD)No.9439 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 07.04.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

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W.P.(MD)No.9439 of 2026

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A.Kunjamma ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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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., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. ... 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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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel

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O R D E R

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Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for

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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 learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

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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 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 Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation, from the date of the petitioner's 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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07.04.2026

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Neutral Citation: Yes / No Index : Yes / No am

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W.P.(MD)No.9439 of 2026

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J.