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G. Rangasamy v. The Managing Director

2026-01-07Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI G. Rangasamy S/o.Govindan, Goudappanur, Selattahalli Post, Krishnagiri Taluk and District.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram Dharmapuri District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary amounts with effect from 20.10.2021 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N. Desinghu For Respondents:

Mr. K. Raja

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed, to direct the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Leave Salary amount to the petitioner.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the service of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 20.10.2021, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only after 18 months. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation on 24.07.2025 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.

07-01-2026 (1/4) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Uma To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007 2.the General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram Dharmapuri District.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

Uma (1/4) 07-01-2026