K.Ranganathan(Dr 6197) v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd.,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :27.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No.12020 of 2026 1.K.Ranganathan 2.V.Jaganathan 3.D.Rajendran 4.S,Natarajan 5.R.Jayasamaraj 6.V.Venkatesan 7.E.M.Master Veeramani 8.C.Murugesan 9.C.Selvam 10.L.Prakasam 11.C.Rajendran ... Petitioners Vs.

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., Rep by its Managing Director, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 7.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a \Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay the petitioners the interest for the belated payment of of PF, gratuity and earned leave salary at the rate of 12% per annum within a specified time as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioners :

Mr.R.Krishnaswamy For Respondent :

Mr.K.Raja Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus to the respondent to pay the petitioners the interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Earned Leave Salary at the rate of 12% per annum within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.

It is the case of the petitioners that they had retired from service after serving in the respondent-Corporation, on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.07.2024, 31.05.2024, 15.07.2024, 31.06.2024 and 30.06.2024 respectively. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners only after a period of 1 1⁄2 years and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioners have submitted individual representations to the respondent claiming to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same were not considered , the present writ petition has been filed.

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The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly 2/4

submit that the respondent-Corporation is willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

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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 petitioners, 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. 27.03.2026 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No : Yes / No ds 3/4

P.T. ASHA, J, ds To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem - 7.

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