R.Jayakanthan v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Jayakanthan ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram 605602.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai-Bangalore Highways Karapetti, Kanchipuram - 631552.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percentage for the belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, P.F. and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondent(s):
Ms.S.Pavithra
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percentage for the belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, P.F. and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner.
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 petitioner that the petitioner, 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 petitioner claimed 10% 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.
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 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 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.
6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
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To
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram 605602.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai-Bangalore Highways Karapetti, Kanchipuram - 631552.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
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