S.Ravichandran Staff No.Dr 5470 v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI AND WMP NO. 7206 OF 2026

1. S.Ravichandran

2. R.Rabi Yesudoss Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road Coimbatore-43.

2.The General manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Ltd Erode Region, Chennimalai Road Erode-638 3.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Thiruvallur House, Anna Salai Chennai-2 Respondent(s) This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated of Provident fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender leave, commuted value of pension at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within a specified time.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Senthilkumar For Respondent:

Mr.Murali vinoth

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to the respondents to pay interest for the belated of Provident fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender leave, commuted value of pension at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within a specified time.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations 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 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 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.

25-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road Coimbatore-43 2.The General manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Ltd Erode Region, Chennimalai Road Erode-638 001 3.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Epf Trust Thiruvallur House, Anna Salai Chennai-2

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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