R.Elayaperumal v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No.21675 of 2026 R.Elayaperumal S/o.Sakkarai ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director State Express Transport Corporation Limited No.2, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust No.2, Pallavan Salaii Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest of 12% to the petitioners for the belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension amounts within a time frame fixed by this Court and pass orders.

For Petitioners :

Mr.S.Sakthivel For Respondents :

Mr.A.Vinothraj Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 1/4

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus to the respondents to pay the petitioners, the interest at the rate of 12% per annum for the belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension amounts within a time frame fixed by this Court..

2. The case of the petitioner is that he had joined the services of the respondent-Corporation and had retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.05.2025. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner belatedly on 11.03.2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted his representation to the respondents on 29.04.2026, to pay the 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 the respondents are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount. 2/4

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 to the petitioner, and 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. 16.06.2026 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No : Yes / No ds 3/4

P.T. ASHA, J, ds To

1. The Managing Director State Express Transport Corporation Limited No.2, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust No.2, Pallavan Salai Chennai - 600 002.

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