S.Mahalingam v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Mahalingam S/o K. Sedhuraman, (Sr.Superintedent (P.R. No 12640) Residing at No 81, Sriramapuram, Pappanayakanpalayam, Coimbatore 641 037 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited, No 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 the interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the delayed payment of Gratuity, provident Fund, Earned leave salary and Earned leave Surrender form the date of retirement to till the date of payment made to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. Varun Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mr. C.Gauthamraj, Standing Counsel.

Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the delayed payment of gratuity, provident fund, earned leave salary and earned leave Surrender from the date of retirement to till the date of payment made to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court. 2.

The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed in the respondent-Transport Corporation and retired from service on 31.07.2024. The terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 02.12.2025 but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner has submitted representation to the respondent dated 31.03.2026, requesting 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 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 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. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN

To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited, No 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043

P.T.ASHA J.

SRN 02-06-2026