Madras High CourtWP/21331/2026disposed of

R.Jeyaraman v. The General Manager

2026-06-15Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and W.M.P.No.23079 of 2026

1. R.Jeyaraman

2. N.Babu

3. K.Sekar

4. G.Radhakrishnan

5. V.Jayabal

6. K.Rajendran ..Petitioner(s) Vs The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi PO Villupuram - 605 401.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation amount and difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity with 10% interest as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to petitioners.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra, Standing counsel

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for the below relief: "directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation amount and difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity with 10% interest as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to petitioners."

2. The brief facts which are culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners joined as Conductors and Drivers in the respondent corporation. The respondent settled their terminal benefits belatedly. Therefore, the respondent is legally bound to pay interest to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners made representations to the respondent to pay the interest for the belated payment of the petitioners and difference in gratuity and leave salary with 10% interest as per 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025. Since there is no response, the petitioners are before this Court.

3. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

4. Admittedly, the terminal benefits has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to disburse 6% interest for belated payment of terminal benefits and eligible difference in leave Salary and gratuity with 6% interest as per the 15th wage settlement dated 29.05.2025 to the petitioners within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Connected miscellaneous petition in W.M.P.No.23079 of 2026 is ordered as prayed for. No costs. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rap To The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi PO, Villupuram - 605 401.

P.T.ASHA, J.

rap 15-06-2026