WP No. 46392 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-12-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 46392 & 46395 of 2025 W.P.No.46392 of 2025: M.Mani Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu , Villupuram- 605 602 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore- 632 009. Respondent(s) WP No. 46395 of 2025; S.Ravichandiran Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu , Villupuram- 605 602 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore- 632 009. PRAYER in WP No. 46392 of 2025 ; Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 percent per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 46392 of 2025 and Gratuity Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Honble court. PRAYER in WP No. 46395 of 2025 ; Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 percent per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Lakshminarayanan in both the writ petitions For Respondent: Ms.S.Pavithra, SC in both the writ petitions COMMON ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest to the petitioners at the rate of 8 percent per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity Amount. 2. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly only after 695 days. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations on 06.09.2025 and 09.09.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are before this Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 46392 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 petitioners with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondent 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 petitioners, 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, both the Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02-12-2025 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 46392 of 2025 To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu , Villupuram- 605 602 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore- 632 009. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 46392 of 2025 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli WP No. 46392 of 2025 & WP NO. 46395 OF 2025 02-12-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis