K. Balasubramaniam v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA K. Balasubramaniam ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem- 636 007.

2. The Administrator The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J. Pradeep For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel

Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave surrender within the stipulated time to be fixed by this Court.

2.

The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Driver in the respondent-Transport Corporation on 25.08.1994 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.05.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 02.12.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 24.01.2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.

The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents would fairly submit that 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 and perused the materials available on record.

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 petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN

To

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem- 636 007.

2. The Administrator The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02.

P.T.ASHA J.

SRN 09-03-2026