Murugan. A vs The Managing Director

W.P.(MD) No.16895 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR W.P.(MD) No.16895 of 2026 A.Murugan ... Petitioner -vs- The Managing Director State Express Transport Corporation Ltd., Thiruvalluvar Illam Pallavan Salai Chennai-600 002 ... Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of gratuity, provident fund, EL surrender 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.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel ____________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 29/06/2026 08:03:12 pm ) W.P.(MD) No.16895 of 2026 ORDER Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondent – Transport Corporation. 2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent