Madras High CourtWP/47/2026disposed of with direction

A.Duraisamy(Jo 9224) v. Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kovai)Ltd

2026-01-08Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Duraisamy Petitioner(s) Vs Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Kovai)Ltd Rep by its The Managing Director, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-43 Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 15 percentage per annum for the belated payment of PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary with interest at the rate of 15 percentage within a specified time.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Krishnasamy R.

For Respondent:

Mr.M.Murali Vinod

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction the respondent to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 15 percentage per annum for the belated payment of PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary with interest at the rate of 15 percentage within a specified time

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only after 1.5 years. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations on 08.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are 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 petitioners, 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.

08-01-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (Kovai)Ltd Rep by its The Managing Director, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-43

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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