W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 S.Ramanathan ... Petitioner Vs. The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Rep by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percentage per annum, for the period of delay from 01.07.25 to 10.03.26, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh O R D E R Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned counsel takes notice for the respondent. 2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

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 07.04.2014 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 respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondent is further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of FIVE MONTHS from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 09.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No CM 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 To The Managing Director, Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J. CM W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 09.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 S.Ramanathan ... Petitioner Vs. The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Rep by its Managing Director, Kumbakonam. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percentage per annum, for the period of delay from 01.07.25 to 10.03.26, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Encashment of Leaves within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh O R D E R Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned counsel takes notice for the respondent. 2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

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 07.04.2014 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 respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondent is further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of FIVE MONTHS from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 09.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No CM 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 To The Managing Director, Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Kumbakonam. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J. CM W.P(MD)No.19218 of 2026 09.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis