K.Govindan v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 1 K.Govindan 2 K.Sundaram 3 V.Arunagiri 4 A.Thamaraikannan 5 G.Selvam 6 M.Selvaraju 7 A.Rajendran ... Petitioners Vs.

1 The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O., Villupuram - 605 602.

2 The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O., Villupuram - 605 602.

3 The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents 1/4

Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation amount to the petitioners.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondents : Ms.S.Pavithra for R1, R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R3

O R D E R

By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation amount to the petitioners.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners who had joined the services of the respondent 2/4

Corporation, had retired from service between 2020 and 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only between 2021 and 2025. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and made representation to the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits, however, there is no response.

4.In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents 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 petitioners, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 30.01.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

pri To 1 The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O., Villupuram - 605 602.

2 The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O., Villupuram - 605 602.

3 The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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