S.Elumalai v. The General Manager
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 04-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 2985 of 2026
1. S.Elumalai S/o. K.Sadhasivam, No. 162 Reddy Street, Old Thirupachur, Thiruvallur district 631 203
2. S.Loganathan S/o. K.v. Subbiramaniam, No. 19 Lakshmi amman Kovil Street, Thiruvayarpadi, Ponneri, Thiruvallur district 601 204
3. G.Munusamy S/o. Gangayan, No. 27 Thiruvallur Road, UthukottaiTK, Thiruvellore district 602 026
4. S.Jayaraman S/o K.Subramani, No. 7A Reddy Street, Palavakkam and Post, UthukottaiTK, Thiruvellore district 602 026
5. G.Rajendran S/o. N.Govindasamy, No. 18 Krishnasamy Street, Ponneri and TK, Thiruvallur district 601 204
6. C.Sugumaran S/o. Chandran, No. 159A Perumal Koil Street, Pullampakkam Village, Thiruvallur and District 602 023 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd.
Kanchipuram Region, Chennai - Bangalore Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram 631 552
2. The administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation Employees pension fund trust, No. 2Pallavan Salai, Chennai 02 ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity, PF, Leave Salary and Commutation of pension amount to the petitioners.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu
For Respondent(s):
Ms.S.Pavithra for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity, PF, Leave Salary and Commutation of pension amount to the petitioners.
2. It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the service of the respondent Corporation as drivers, helpers, sweeper and conductors and had retired from service during the year 2024. However, their terminal benefits namely, Gratuity, PF, Leave Salary and Commutation of pension amount have been settled only after 16to 18 months. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 10% interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits and they have also made a representation on 18.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits which have not evoked any response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition.
3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.
4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of retirement benefits as stated supra from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioners, if there is no impediment in disbursing the same, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.
5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
6. WMP.No.3345 of 2026 filed by the petitioners to permit them to join together and file a Single Writ Petition is allowed on payment of single Court fee.
04-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP
To
1. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd.
Kanchipuram Region, Chennai - Bangalore Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram 631 552
2. The administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation Employees pension fund trust, No. 2Pallavan Salai, Chennai 02
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
DP WP No. 2985 of 2026 04-02-2026