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Madras High CourtWP/5234/2026disposed of with direction

G.Balasubramanian v. The Managing Director,

2026-02-18Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI G.Balasubramanian Petitioner Vs

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

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road,Cuddalore, Cuddalore District 607 002.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai Chennai 600 002.

Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity , P.F. Leave Salary and Commutation of pension amount to the petitioner/ 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.T. Varadarajulu For Respondents : Ms.S. Pavithra

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity , Leave Salary and Commutation of pension.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation and retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only in the month of August 2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 15.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, this writ petition.

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 1st respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits 2/4

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. 18.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-speaking order vsi2 To

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

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road,Cuddalore, Cuddalore District 607 002.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai Chennai 600 002.

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M. DHANDAPANI, J.

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