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Madras High CourtWP/7379/2026disposed of with direction

S. Jayaraman (Ef 0124), v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd.,

2026-02-27Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. S. Jayaraman (EF 0124), S/o. Sellamuthu, No. 40/2, 3rd Ayyagounder Street, Vazhapadi Post, Salem- 636 115.

2. M. Kuppusamy (EF 0126), S/o. Muthukrishnan, Door No. 130, Mettu Street, Thenpasiyar Post, Villupuram- 604 302

3. C. Murugan (CR 3275), S/o. Chidambaram, No. 4/195, Asokan Street, Jothi Nagar, Aatur Taluk, Salem- 636 102

4. P. Sairam (DR3507) S/o. Periyasamy, Door No. 143/ 456A/1, Gandhipuram, Aatur Taluk, Salem- 636 108

5. A. Vetriselvan (DR 5597), S/o. Arumugam No. 13, Kottakarai Street Pethanaickenpalayam Post Salem- 636 109

6. K. Raju (DR 2913), S/o. Kanjamalaipathar, Door No. 9/14/27, South Street, Thenkarai, Gangavalli, Salem- 636 116.

7. S. Abubakkar (DR 5573), S/o. Syed Kareem, No. 12/489-2, Mettupatty, Govindasamy Nagar, Dharmapuri- 636 903

8. S. Ramanathan (DR 4800), S/o. Sengodan, Pillaiyarkovil Street, Ulipuram Post, Salem- 636 118

9. M. Palanisamy (CR 3316) S/o. Muthusamy, No. 4/28, Siviyampalayam Post, Namakkal- 637 405.

10.C. Muthu (FC 0707), S/o. Chinnapaiyan, No. 5/131, Indira Nagar, Singalandapuram Post, Namakkal- 637 412 ..Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Rep by its The Managing Director, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 7 ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to pay the petitioners

interest for the belated payment of 489 days, 541 days, 550 days, 550 days, 489 days, 520 days, 550 days, 520 days, 540 days and 610 days respectively, in paying them the PF, gratuity and earned leave salary at the rate of 12 percent per annum within a specified time, as may be fixed by this Honble Court, Award costs.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.G.K.Dharshini For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Raja

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to pay the petitioners interest for the belated payment of 489 days, 541 days, 550 days, 550 days, 489 days, 520 days, 550 days, 520 days, 540 days and 610 days respectively, in paying them the PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary at the rate of 12% p.a., within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

2. It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the service of the respondent Corporation during the years 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2024 and had retired from service during the year 2024 respectively. However, their terminal benefits namely, PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary have been settled only after 489 days, 541 days, 550 days, 550 days, 489 days, 520 days, 550 days, 520 days, 540 days and 610 days respectively. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 12% interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits

and they have also made a representation on 04.12.2025, 08.12.2025, 09.12.2025, 12.12.2025, 13.12.2025, 24.12.2025, 29.12.2025 & 07.05.2026 respectively to pay interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits which have not evoked any response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of retirement benefits as stated supra from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioners, if there is no impediment in disbursing the same, 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.

6. WMP.No.7923 of 2026 filed by the petitioners to permit them to join together and file a Single Writ Petition is allowed subject to payment of a single Court fee.

27-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP To Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Rep by its The Managing Director, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 7

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

DP 27-02-2026