J.Suresh v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 19.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 1.J.Suresh 2.P.Narasiman 3.N.Madhanagopal 4.A.Ganesan 5.M.Mohamed Yusuff ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation (TN) Limited, Thiruvalluvar Illam, No.2, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2.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 issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay 10% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as provident fund, gratuity, leave salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioners.

For Petitioners :

Mr.T.Karkivelan For R1 : Mr.T.Chandrasekar

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay 10% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as provident fund, gratuity, leave salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioners.

2. 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 years 2023 and 2024 respectively, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 12.02.2025 and 25.08.2025. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made several representations during the years 2023 and 2024 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.

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 petitioners with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents 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.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

19.02.2026 NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No ssb

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

ssb To

1. The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation (TN) Limited, Thiruvalluvar Illam, No.2, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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

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