W.P.No.47301 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 11.12.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.47301 of 2025 S.Rajendiran ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 602. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai-Bangalore Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram-631 552. ....Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay 10% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as P.F, Gratuity and Leave Salary to the petitioner. _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.47301 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondent : Mr.A.Vinothraj O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay 10% interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as P.F, Gratuity and Leave Salary to the petitioner. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the first respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 25.08.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 27.09.2025 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. _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.47301 of 2025 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 respondents 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. 11.12.2025 NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No ssb _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.47301 of 2025 M.DHANDAPANI, J. ssb To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 602. 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Kanchipuram Region, Chennai-Bangalore Highways, Karapettai, Kanchipuram-631 552. W.P.No.47301 of 2025 11.12.2025 _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis