E.Pugazhendhi v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI E.Pugazhendhi Sr.T.M., TR 1012, S/o.K.Elumalai No.17, East Brandhavanam Main Road, Saram post Puducherry-605 013 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd No.3/137,Salamedu, Vazhdha Reddy Post, Villupuram District-605 602

2. The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd Villupuram Region No.3/137 Salamedu Vazhdha Reddy Post Villupuram District -605 602 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate

of 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity P.F. and Leave salary to the petitioner For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave salary to the petitioner.

2.It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 30.06.2024, however, the Death cum Retirement Gratuity and other terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 21.01.2026 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 petitioner 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 petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) 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.

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To

1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd No.3/137,Salamedu, Vazhdha Reddy Post, Villupuram District-605 602

2. The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd Villupuram Region No.3/137 Salamedu Vazhdha Reddy Post Villupuram District -605 602

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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