Madras High CourtWP/3610/2026disposed of with direction

N.Srinivasan v. The Managing Director

2026-02-09Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI N.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore-632 009. ....Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9% per annum for the belated payment of his provident fund, earned leave salary and gratuity amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Manojkumar For Respondents : Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9% per annum for the belated payment of provident fund, earned leave salary and gratuity amount within a time limit stipulated by this Court.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the service of the first respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.07.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 9% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 19.12.2025 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.

3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. 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% per annum 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 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.

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

ssb To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

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

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