W.P.No.45082 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.45082 of 2025 R.Victor Sundararajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORAITON (SALEM) LIMTIED, NO 12, RAMAKRISHNA ROAD, SALEM 636 007 2.THE GENERAL MANAGER, TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SALEM) LIMITED, DHARMAPURI REGION, BHARATHIPURAM, DHARMAPURI ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned leave surrender and consequently direct the respondents to pay the unsettled terminal benefits namely surrendered Leave Salary and 10 days last drawn salary within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court For Petitioner : Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondents For R1 & 2 : Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45082 of 2025 O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for direction to the Respondents to disburse the 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned leave surrender and consequently to direct the respondents to pay the unsettled terminal benefits namely surrendered Leave Salary and 10 days last drawn salary within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. 2. The case of the petitioner is that he is a retired employee of the Respondents/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents have to pay 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned leave surrender and also the unsettled terminal benefits namely surrendered Leave Salary and 10 days last drawn salary. Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents on 14.10.2025. However, no action has been taken by the respondents till date. Hence this petition. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45082 of 2025 petitioner’s representation and pass orders. 4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondents 1 & 2 submitted that the representation of the petitioner will be considered and will pay the eligible amount with 6% interest per annum as per the earlier orders of this Court. 5. Considering the facts of the case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders on the claim made by the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. With regard to interest for the belated payment it will be 6% interest per annum interest from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, the same will carry interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45082 of 2025 6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs. 24.11.2025 Neutral citation: Yes/No (2/4) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order lok 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45082 of 2025 To 1.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORAITON (SALEM) LIMTIED, NO 12, RAMAKRISHNA ROAD, SALEM 636 007 2.THE GENERAL MANAGER, TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SALEM) LIMITED, DHARMAPURI REGION, BHARATHIPURAM, DHARMAPURI 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.45082 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. lok W.P.No.45082 of 2025 24.11.2025 (2/4) 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis