S.Palani v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 28-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 2114 and 2118 of 2026 S.Palani Petitioner(s) in WP.No.2114 of 2026 A.Pannerselvam Petitioner in WP.No.2118 of 2026 Vs
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram 605602.
2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore 632009.
Respondents in both the writ petitions COMMON PRAYER;Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 percentage per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Leave Liability and Gratuity Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Honourable court. For Petitioner(s):
Mr J.Lakshminarayanan in both the writ petitions For Respondent:
Ms.S.Pavithra in both the writ petitions
COMMON ORDER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, These Writ Petitions have been filed to directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 percentage per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Leave Liability and Gratuity Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Honourable court.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 9% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are before this Court.
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. Accordingly, the Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
28-01-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram 605602.
2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., Vellore
Region, Rangapuram, Vellore 632009.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
rli WP No. 2114 & 2118 of 2026 28-01-2026