Madras High CourtWP/17674/2026disposed of

R.Manivannan (Rtd Staff No.Am0312) v. The Managing Director

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Manivannan (rtd Staff No.AM0312) S/o. Ramasamy, No.4/44 A, Dharmapuriyarkadu, Anaippalayam, Namakkal District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of provident fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of 7 days last month salary with effect from 01.07.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the Respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of provident fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of 7 days last month

salary with effect from 01.07.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court."

2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the service of the first respondent Corporation and retired from service on 30.06.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly and also that the salary for 10 days were not paid to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner sent a representations which evoked no response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed claiming interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Leave salary, Provident fund and to pay the salary as stated supra.

4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Leave salary, Provident fund, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of retirement benefits

from the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioner and also to consider the issue in regard to disbursement of the salary as stated supra, if there is no other impediment in disbursing the same, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

P.T.ASHA, J.

ssa 01-06-2026