Madras High CourtWP/50647/2025disposed of with direction

Palanisamy,(33048) v. State Express Transport Corporation

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 W.P. No. 50647 of 2025 Palanisamy,(33048) S/o.Lakshmanan, No.264-9, APJ Abdulkalam Nagar, MGR Nagar, Kuppandampalayam, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal- 638 183.

Petitioner(s) Vs State Express Transport Corporation Rep by its The Managing Director, Pallavan Salai, Chennai- 600 002.

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 pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of his terminal benefits namely PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary at the rate of 12 percent per annum, within a specified time frame, as may be fixed by this Court, and award costs. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. H. Nandhini For Respondent:

Mr. S. Sivasubramani Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed, to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 12% per annum for the belated payment of PF, Gratuity and Earned 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 31.07.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation on 10.12.2025 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 (3/5) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes uma To The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation Pallavan Salai, Chennai- 600 002.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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