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Vasagaraj (Staff No.16345), v. Tamil Nadu State Transport,

2026-01-27Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Vasagaraj (Staff No.16345), S/o.Madasamy, 2/3028, Union Nagar, Pakkothipalayam, Rangasamuthiram Post, Pollachi 642006.

Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing to the Respondent to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of his terminal benefits, namely P.F.Gratuity and earned Leave Salary at the rate of 18 percent per annum. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Vijay Priyan For Respondent:

Mr.C.Gauthamraj

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay the interest to the Petitioner at the rate of 18 % per annum for the belated payment of his terminal benefits, namely P.F.Gratuity and earned Leave Salary at the rate of 18 percent per annum.

2. Mr.C.Gauthamraj, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of 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 18% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation 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.

27-01-2026 Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

Anu 27-01-2026