G.Thirumurugan v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI G.Thirumurugan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Salem ) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (salem ) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constition of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund , gratuity, and Earned leave surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent:

Mr.K.Raja

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund , gratuity, and

Earned leave surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honble court.

2. The case of the petitioners is that he was employed in the respondent Transport Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners belatedly and the interest component has not been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioners submitted representations to the respondent dated 09.12.2025 to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the said representation was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Transport Corporation would fairly submit that in view of the similar order passed by this Court in W.P.No.20622 of 2025, they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

4. Heard the learned counsel for both sides.

5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the

petitioners within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs 28-01-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Salem ) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (salem ) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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