Madras High CourtWP/12331/2026disposed of

Jeyanthi v. M/S. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

2026-04-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Jeyanthi ..Petitioner(s) Vs M/s. Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No. 3/137 Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy Post, Villupuram 605 602 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to settle 6 percent interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefit to the petitioner herein which is payable to the petitioners husband Late. Arul Selvam by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 7.11.2025 and 27.02.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. D.Soundar Raj For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel

Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to settle 6 percent interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the petitioner herein which is payable to the petitioner's husband Late Arul Selvam by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 7.11.2025 and 27.02.2026.

2. The case of the petitioner is that her late husband, Arul Selvam was appointed as a Driver, in the respondent-Transport Corporation on 21.10.1997 and his retirement was due on 31.03.2028. However, he died due to illness on 04.04.2023. The terminal benefits payable to him have been settled to the petitioner on 12.02.2025, but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner made representations on 07.11.2025 and 27.02.2026, seeking payment of 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 respondent 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 respondent 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. 01-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To The Managing Director, M/s. Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137 Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy post, Villupuram 605 602

P.T.ASHA J.

SRN 01-04-2026