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Madras High CourtWP/4414/2026disposed of with direction

A.Sterling Daniel v. The Managing Director

2026-02-16Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. A.Sterling Daniel

2. M.Irudayamarry

3. S.Annamalai ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director.

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram- 605 602.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F. and Leave Salary to the petitioners.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F. and Leave Salary to the petitioners.

2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

3. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations on 15.12.2025, 19.12.2025 & 02.01.2026 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 respondent 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 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.

16-02-2026 KKN To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram- 605 602.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

KKN 16-02-2026