P.Nachimuthu (Staff No.14027) 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 P.Nachimuthu (Staff No.014027), S/o.Palaniappa Thevar, 1/57-A, Muthu Ramar Devar Street, Pallapalayam, Erugur, Coimbatore-641 103 ..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. 30.06.2018 to till the date of actual payment made i.e. 21.09.2019 to the petitioner within stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honourable Court.

For Petitioner(s):

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

Mr. Murali Vinodh Standing Counsel Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum on the belated payment of terminal benefits, for the period from the date of retirement, i.e., 30.06.2018, till the date of actual payment, i.e., 21.09.2019, to the petitioner within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. 2.

The case of the petitioner is that he was working as Security Sergeant, in the respondent-Transport Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.06.2018. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner on 21.09.2019 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 09.01.2026, 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