Madras High CourtWP/20939/2026disposed of

C.Ganesan v. M/S. State Express Transport Corporation

2026-06-11Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA C.Ganesan ..Petitioner(s) Vs M/s. State Express Transport Corporation Rep. By its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..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 a sum of Rs.1,78,955/- towards 6 percent interest to the petitioner herein for the belated settlement of retirement benefits by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 06.05.2026. For Petitioner(s):

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

Mr.A.Vinothraj, Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the Respondent herein to settle a sum of Rs.1,78,955/- towards 6 percent interest to the petitioner herein for the belated settlement of retirement benefits by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 06.05.2026.

2. The case of the petitioners is that he was appointed in the respondentTransport Corporation on 01.01.1990 and retired from service on 31.05.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner on 10.03.2025 but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 06.05.2026, 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 eligible and 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. 11-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To, M/s. State Express Transport Corporation Rep. By its Managing Director, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002

P.T.ASHA J.

SHR 11-06-2026