Madras High CourtWP/8539/2026disposed of

C.Govindharaj v. Tamil Nadu State Transport

2026-03-05Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. No. 8539 of 2026 C.Govindharaj S/o Chinnaraj 4/77 Thinnapatty post, Near panchayt office, kadayampatty, Salem ..Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem )Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director, Having the Registered office at No 12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007 ..Respondent(s) The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the representation dated 10.10.2025 and to direct the respondent to pay an interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for the delayed payment of the terminal benefits within a specified time, as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms. Shivashankari. S for Mr. D. Prasanna For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the representation dated 10.10.2025 and to direct the respondent to pay an 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. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation had retired from service on 30.04.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 25.08.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation on 10.10.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent.

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 respondent to pay interest at the rate of 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 six (6) 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.

05-03-2026 Asi

P.T.ASHA, J.

Asi To Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem )Ltd, Rep by its Managing Director, Having the Registered office at No 12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007.

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