M.Viswanathan (J09216) v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 6961 of 2026
1. M.Viswanathan (j09216)
2. A.Shanmugam (J09399)
3. R.Narendran (J01752)
4. I.Paranjothi Rajkumar (J06924) ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Chennimalai Road, Erode-1
3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust Pallavan House, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, and commuted Value of
Pension at the rate of 12 percent per annum within the time frame fixed by this Honourable Court For Petitioners :
Mr.N.K.Ponraj For Respondents :
Mr.M.Murali Vinoth for TNSTC
ORDER
The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 12% for the belated payment of Death cum Retirement Gratuity, P.F, commuted value of pension and Leave Salary to the petitioners.
2. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had already retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners 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 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.
20-02-2026 MRN To
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043.
2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Chennimalai Road, Erode-1.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Pallavan House, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Chennai-600 002
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
MRN 20-02-2026