M.Ramalingam v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.Ramalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 401.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore-607 002.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ....Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F, Leave Salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent : Mr.A.Vinothraj

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F, Leave Salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the service of the respondents Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 25.08.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 17.09.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

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

4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

11.12.2025 NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No ssb

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

ssb To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 401.

2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore-607 002.

3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

11.12.2025