Madras High CourtWP/50642/2025disposed of with direction

Chokkappan (Jo9369) v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd.,

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 Chokkappan (JO 9369) S/o Pambagounder, No 1/4, Pachampalayam Village and Post, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode 638 314 Petitioner(s) Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., Rep. by its The Managing Director, No. 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 43 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 the petitioner interest for the belated payment of his terminal benefits namely the PF, Gratuity, Earned Leave salary and Surrender Leave salary at the rate of 12 percentage per annum, within a specified time frame, as may be fixed by this Court, Award Costs For Petitioner(s):

Ms. H. Nandhini For Respondent:

Mr. M. Murali Vinoth

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed, to direct the respondent to pay interest @ 12% for the belated payment of PF, Gratuity, Earned leave Salary and Surrender 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 31.05.2023, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 10.05.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation on 26.11.2025 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 (2/5) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes uma To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai) Ltd., No. 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 43.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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