M.Bhaskaran (Staff No.016771) v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA M.Bhaskaran (Staff No.016771) S/o.Mani, 42/94, Cheran Nagar-II, Ayakkudi Salai, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore-641 301 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043 ..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 to pay 18 percent per annum interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement i.e. 31.05.2024 to till the date of actual payment made i.e. 02.12.2025 to the petitioner within stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. J. Titus Enock For Respondent(s):

Mr. Murali Vinodh Standing Counsel Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay 18 percent per annum interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement i.e. 31.05.2024 till the date of actual payment made i.e. 02.12.2025 to the petitioner within stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was working as Special Grade Driver in the respondent-Transport Corporation and retired from service on 31.05.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner on 02.12.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 19.02.2026, to pay 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 respondents 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 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 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. 15-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN

To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043

P.T.ASHA J.

SRN 15-04-2026