Madras High CourtWP/22210/2026disposed of

A.Vedamurthy v. State Express Transport Corporation

2026-06-18Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A.Vedamurthy ..Petitioner(s) Vs 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 6 percent interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the petitioner herein by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 04.05.2026 and 01.06.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

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

Mr.S.S.Santhosh Kumar, Standing Counsel

Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to settle 6 percent interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the petitioner herein by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 04.05.2026 and 01.06.2026.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Driver in the respondent-Transport Corporation on 11.01.2001 and retired from service on 31.07.2025. The terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 04.05.2026, requesting them 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 respondents 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.

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

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 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. 18-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002

P.T.ASHA J.

SRN 18-06-2026