D.Anbu 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.21782 of 2026 D.Anbu S/o.Devadoss ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Region No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram Villupuram District - 605 602.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region Rangapuram, Vellore Villupuram District - 632 009.

... 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 @ 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F., and Leave Salary to the petitioner and pass orders.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondents :

Ms.S.Pavithra 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 interest at the rate of 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F., and leave salary, to the petitioner. 2.The case of the petitioner is that he joined the services of the respondent-Corporation as Company Trainee on 31.01.1987 and had retired from service on 30.06.2024, on attaining the age of superannuation. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner belatedly after 6 months and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted his representation to the respondents on 18.12.2025, to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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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. 4.

Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

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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, 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 To:

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Region No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram Villupuram District - 605 602.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region Rangapuram, Vellore Villupuram District - 632 009.

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