K.Kalaivanan v. The Managing Director
Writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – Belated payment of retirement benefits
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), W.P.(MD) No.9774 of 2026, decided 09.04.2026 by Mummineni Sudheer Kumar, J.; mandamus under Article 226; 6% interest on delayed retirement benefits, gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation; petitioner K.Kalaivanan vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KMB) Ltd. officials; disposed at admission stage with consent, following Division Bench decisions in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 & batch (09.04.2014) and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 & batch (26.07.2021); compliance ordered within five months; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Interest at 6% per annum on the belated payment of the petitioner's retirement benefits, gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation, from the date of retirement till the date of payment, to be complied with within five months of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.