K.Govindan v. The General Manager

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.Govindan S/o.Kannaiyan No.30, Karunavur Road, Jayapuram, Tindivanam TK, Villupuram District-604 001 Petitioner(s) Vs The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)ltd, Villupuram Region, No.3/137,Salamedu, Kandamannadi PO, Villupuram-605 602 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity with 10 percentage interest as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.8.2022 to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s):

S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent:

Ms.S.Pavithra

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity with 10 % interest as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.8.2022 to the petitioner.

2. Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel appearing for the respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representations to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

20-01-2026 Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)ltd, Villupuram Region, No.3/137,Salamedu, Kandamannadi PO, Villupuram-605 602

M.DHANDAPANI J.

Anu 20-01-2026