Anbalagan K v. Tamil Nadu State Transport

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No.8393 of 2026 Anbalagan K S/o.Kandhasamy, No.3/166, Anna Nagar South, Muthukalipatty, Namakkal 637 401.

..Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, represented by its Managing Director, Having the Registered office at No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007.

..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.10.2025 and direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6 % per annum for the delayed payment of the terminal benefits within a specified time, as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Prasanna For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.10.2025 and pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delayed payment of the terminal benefits within a specified time, as may be fixed by this Court. 2.

The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as Conductor in the respondent/Transport Corporation on 23.10.1992 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.03.2024 According to the petitioner, interest has not been paid for the delayed payment of the pensionary benefits. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 10.10.2025 to the respondent seeking payment of interest for the delayed period and since the same has not been considered, he has filed the present petition.

3.

The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent would fairly submit that the respondent is willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amounts.

4.

Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

5.

In view of the above submission made by the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the 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 three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

04-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsd To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd. Having the Registered office at No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007.

P.T.ASHA J.

nsd 04-03-2026