✦ Madras High Court

Y.Sithik v. The Managing Director

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Outcome

Disposed of

In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of

Provisions considered

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 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.32273 of 2025the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his…

Judgment

WP(MD). No.32273 of 2025BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 13.11.2025CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABUWP(MD)No.32273 of 2025Y.Sithik ... PetitionerVs1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612 001.

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District. ... RespondentsPRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.32273 of 2025respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents: Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing CounselORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation.2. 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

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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 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.32273 of 2025the belated terminal benefits payable to the petitioner from the date of his entitlement till the date of his payment within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 13.11.2025ttaTo1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam – 612 001.2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Karaikudi Region, Managiri Post, Maruthapathi, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.32273 of 2025K.KUMARESH BABU, JttaWP(MD).No.32273 of 202513.11.20254/4

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The Court recorded the following disposition: In view of the same, the writ petition stands disposed of

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Constitution of India — art. 226.

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