Madras High CourtWP/50824/2025disposed of with direction

M.Rajan 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 M.Rajan S/o.Masaiyappan, 4/437-A, Pollachi Main Road, Kurichi, Coimbatore District-641 024 Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation(Coimbatore)Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043 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 respondent to pay 18 percentage per annum interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement i.e.31.2.2024 to till the date of actual payment made i.e 25.8.2025 to the petitioner within stipulated time. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Karthik For Respondent:

Mr. C. Gowthamaraj Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed, to direct the respondent to pay interest @ 18% for the belated payment of terminal benefits 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 31.01.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 25.08.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 18% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation on 18.09.2025 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 respondent 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 (3/6) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Uma To The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation(coimbatore) Ltd, 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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