M.Gajendiran v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.Gajendiran (Pay Roll No.70524) Son of T.Murugesan No.1/208 Reddiyar Street, Samarishikuppam Village, Melpatti Post, Pernampet Taluk, Vellore District-635 805 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore-632 009 ..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 to the petitioner at the rate of 8 % per annum for the belated payment towards Gratuity and at the rate of 8.1 % per annum for the belated payment of towards Provident Fund amount, within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Lakshminarayanan For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 % per annum for the belated payment towards Gratuity and at the rate of 8.1 % per annum for the belated payment of towards Provident Fund.

2. Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel appearing for the respondents. 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 first respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 8% interest on the belated payment towards gratuity and 8.1% interest towards provident fund 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.

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1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore-632 009

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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