R.Selvaraj v. The Management Of

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Selvaraj Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director , Coimbatore Respondent(s) PRAYER; Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writs of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 01.06.24 to 01.12.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time frame as ma be fixed by this honble Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Krishnasamy R.

For Respondent:

Mr.C.Gauthamaraj

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay

from 01.06.24 to 01.12.25, in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution Gratuity and Encashment of leaves within a time frame as ma be fixed by this honble Court and without affecting his right to claim balance amounts towards those benefits.

2. The case of the petitioners is that he was employed in the respondent Transport Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners belatedly and the interest component has not been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioners submitted representations to the respondents to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the said representation was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Transport Corporation would fairly submit that in view of the similar order passed by this Court in W.P.No.20622 of 2025, they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

4. Heard the learned counsel for both sides.

5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To The Management of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director , Coimbatore

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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