Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9979/2026allowed

S.Sakthivel v. The Managing Director

2026-04-10Honourable Mr.Justice Mummineni Sudheer Kumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/04/2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR S.Sakthivel ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport- Corporation Ltd, Coimbatore Division- No.37, Metupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043..

2. The General Manager,, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Thiruppur Region, Kankeyam Road, Thiruppur-641 601 ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay 6 percent interest amount of Rs.1,71,212/- for the belated payment of Terminal Benefits amount of Rs.41,00,560/-, payable to the petitioner from the date of his retirement i.e. 30.06.2025 till the date of actual payment made to petitioner i.e. 11.03.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Thangavelu For Respondents : Mr.K.Ramaiah 1/4

ORDER

Mr.K.Ramaiah, 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 annum for the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits, including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity Encashment of 2/4

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 FIVE MONTHS 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, Tamil Nadu State Transport- Corporation Ltd, Coimbatore Division- No.37, Metupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043..

2. The General Manager,, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Thiruppur Region, Kankeyam Road, Thiruppur-641 601.

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