Madras High CourtWP/23107/2026disposed of

Srinivasan.A v. The Managing Director

2026-06-24Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Srinivasan.A ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram- 605 602.

2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai- 600 002.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to pay interest @ 6 percent for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Leave Salary, Commutation of Pension amount and Provident Fund to the Petitioner for the period from 30.04.2025 (Date of Retirement) till the date of settlement within a time frame fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Rajeni Ramadass for M/S..Rajeni Associates For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Vinothraj, Standing Counsel for R.1

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "Directing the Respondents to pay interest @ 6 percent for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Leave Salary, Commutation of Pension amount and Provident Fund to the Petitioner for the period from 30.04.2025 (Date of Retirement) till the date of settlement within a time frame fixed by this Honble court.."

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed in the respondentTransport Corporation on 23.10.1985 and retired from service on 30.04.2025. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner on 11.03.2026 but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 03.06.2026, requesting 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 1st respondent 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 respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of eligible and 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. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram- 605 602.

2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai- 600 002.

P.T.ASHA J.

SHR 24-06-2026