S.Ravichandran (Rtd Staff 06351) v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.RAVICHANDRAN (Rtd Staff 06351) S/o.Subramaniam 1/23, Valluvar Street, Rangampalayam, Konganapuram, Salem-637 102.
Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37 Metupalayam 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 the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity Earned Leave Salary amounts U/S 12 (3) Wage Settlement benefits of 18 percent for belated payment effect from 31.01.2024, within the stipulated time. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.Tamil Selvan For Respondents:
Mr.C.Gauthamaraj
ORDER
The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount in respect of Provident Fund, Gratuity Earned Leave Salary under Section 12 (3) Wage Settlement benefits at the rate of 18% per annum, with effect from 31.01.2024, within the stipulated time.
2. Mr.C.Gauthamaraj, 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 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 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 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 The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37 Metupalayam Road, Coimbatore- 641 043.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
Anu 27-01-2026