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Madras High CourtWP/8704/2026disposed of

R.Venkatachalam v. The Managing Director

2026-03-06Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Venkatachalam ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (CBE) LTD., Mettupalayam Salai Coimbatore.

..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 pay interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, EL Surrender and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment.

For Petitioner(s):

Mrs.D.Ramya For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Vinothraja, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund, EL Surrender and Leave Salary from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment."

2.

The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Driver in the respondent-Transport Corporation on 07.12.1993 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.06.2024. 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 30.12.2025, 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. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (CBE) LTD.,Mettupalayam Salai Coimbatore.

P.T.ASHA J.

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