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Madras High CourtWP/3276/2026disposed of with direction

C.Murugavel v. The Managing Director

2026-02-03Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. C.Murugavel

2. R.Jayachandran

3. V.Murali

4. A.Mookan

5. P.Rajendrdan

6. B.Thavasamy

7. A.Pari

8. V.Pazhani

9. D.Thirumal 10.N.Kothandapani 11.G.Shanmugam 12.K.Thangavelu 13.M.Balakrishnan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation(Villupuram Limited) No.3/137, Salamedu Vazathareddy Villupuram -605 602

2. The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation Employees pension Fund trust No.2,Pallavan salai Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest of 12 % to the petitioners for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave salary, provident fund and commutation of pension amounts, within a time frame. For Petitioner(s):

M/s.S.Sakthivel For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest of 12 % to the petitioners for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave salary, provident fund and commutation of pension amounts.

2. Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel appearing for the first respondent. Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, learned counsel appearing for the second 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 petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the first respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 12% 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.

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 petitioners 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 petitioners, 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.

03-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order (2/2) ANU

To

1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation(Villupuram Limited) No.3/137, Salamedu Vazathareddy Villupuram -605 602

2. The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation Employees pension Fund trust No.2,Pallavan salai Chennai-600 002

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

ANU 03-02-2026