W.P.No.44638 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.44638 of 2025 C.Ponnaiyan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SALEM ) LIMITED, NO.12 RAMAKRISHNA ROAD, SALEM 636 007 2.THE GENERAL MANAGER, TAMIL NADU 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 salary 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 : Mr.K.Raja, Standing Counsel O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for direction to the 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.44638 of 2025 respondents to disburse the 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary 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. 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 disburse the 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary and the unsettled terminal benefits namely Surrendered leave salary and 10 days last drawn salary. Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents. 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 petitioner’s representation and pass orders. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.44638 of 2025 4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 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. 6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs. 19.11.2025 Neutral citation: Yes/No (1/2) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order lok 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.44638 of 2025 To 1.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SALEM ) LIMITED, NO.12 RAMAKRISHNA ROAD, SALEM 636 007 2.THE GENERAL MANAGER, TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SALEM ) LIMITED, DHARMAPURI REGION, BHARATHIPURAM DHARMAPURI 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.44638 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. lok W.P.No.44638 of 2025 19.11.2025 (1/2) 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis