Madras High CourtWP/21983/2026disposed of

S.Balaraman v. The Managing Director

2026-06-17Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Balaraman ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram 05 602 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity P.F. and Leave Salary to the petitioner.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. T.Karivelan For Respondent(s):

Mrs. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondent to pay interest 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity P.F. and Leave Salary to the petitioner."

2.The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Helper Trainee in the respondent corporation on 30.01.1989 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.12.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 07.05.2026, 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 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 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.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN

To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram 05 602

P.T.ASHA J.

KAN 17-06-2026