A.Mutharasan v. The Managing Director
Case at a glance
- Bench
- K KUMARESH BABU
Outcome
Disposed of
In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 33. In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of…
Judgment
W.P.(MD) No.24969 of 2025BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURTDATED : 22.09.2025CORAM:THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABUW.P.(MD)No.24969 of 2025A.Mutharasan ... PetitionerVsThe Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd.,Bye Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016. ... RespondentPRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Ms.D.Ramya, For Respondent: Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel ___________Page 1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.24969 of 2025
O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum to petitioner for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment.
Considering the admitted fact that there has been a delay in payment, the petitioner is entitled to statutory interest as provided under law.
Operative part
In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. The respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of the payment, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 22.09.2025NCC : Yes/NoIndex: Yes/No Internet : YesLR___________Page 2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.24969 of 2025ToThe Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Mdu) Ltd.,Bye Pass Road, Madurai - 625 016.___________Page 3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.24969 of 2025K.KUMARESH BABU, J.LRW.P.(MD)No.24969 of 2025 Dated : 22.09.2025___________Page 4 of 4
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
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