K.B.Srinivasaragavan v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T.ASHA W.P.No. 32130 of 2025 K.B.Srinivasaragavan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/127, Salamedu, Kandamanadi PO, Villupuram 605 602.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore, Vellore 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 10 percent interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity and Leave Salary with 10 percent interest to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner :

Mr. S.T. Varadarajulu For Respondents :

Mrs. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel.

ORDER

The above writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to the respondents to pay 10 percent interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity and Leave Salary to the petitioner.

2. It is an admitted fact that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent-Corporation, had retired from service on 30.04.2019. Though the petitioner had retired on 30.04.2019, the retirement benefits had been deposited into his account only on 22.01.2021 after a gap of nearly 21 months from the date of his retirement. Therefore, the petitioner had claimed interest @10% towards the belated payment of terminal benefits. However, the respondents have not taken any steps whatsoever to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.07.2025. The fact that the 2/5

payments have been made with a delay has not been controverted by the respondents.

3. Heard the learned counsels on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, a mandamus is issued to the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of the retirement 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 from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is partly allowed. No costs.

28.08.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No kan 3/5

To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/127, Salamedu, Kandamanadi PO, Villupuram 605 602.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore, Vellore District-632 009 4/5

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