S.Annamalai v. The Managing Director
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/04/2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR S.Annamalai ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation (TN) Ltd, Corporate Office, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.
2. The Financial Advisor, State Express Transport Corporation (TN) Ltd, Corporate Office, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus direct the respondents to disburse the interest from 01.04.2025 to 11.03.2026 for more than 10 months at the rate of 6 percent for belated payment of terminal benefits of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary for its total amount comes to Rs. 45,93,527/- deposited into Bank dated on 11.03.2026 to the petitioner as per representation dated on 16.03.2026. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Vigneshwar For Respondents : Mr.K.Senthil Kumar
ORDER
Mr.K.Senthil Kumar, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents.
2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.
4. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various Judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.04.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021.
5. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is allowed and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per 2/4
annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits from the date of his retirement till the date on which the terminal benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondents are further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
10.04.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No CM TO
1. The Managing Director, State Express Transport Corporation (TN) Ltd, Corporate Office, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600002.
2. The Financial Advisor, State Express Transport Corporation (TN) Ltd, Corporate Office, No.2, Pallavan Salai,Chennai - 600 002.
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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR,J CM
ORDER
IN WP(MD) No.10018 of 2026 Date : 10/04/2026 4/4