WP No. 18548 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 18548 of 2026 C. Ganesan, S/o.Chinnathambi, No.5/187, M.Kattur, Virudhasampatti Post, Mettur Taluk, Salem – 636 453. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Rama Krishna Street, Salem – 636 007. 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent to the petitioner for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of Pension amounts within a time framed to be fixed by this Court. __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18548 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.Sakthivel For Respondent(s): Mr. K. Raja, Standing Counsel ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest of 12% to the petitioner for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of Pension amounts within a time framed to be fixed by this Court. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation and retired from service holding the post of Senior Tradesman on 31.03.2025. The terminal benefits were, however, delayed by about twelve months and only settled on 11.03.2026. Therefore, the petitioner claimed interest at the rate of 12% on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 09.04.2026 to the respondents 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. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18548 of 2026 3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount. 4. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 08-06-2026 Asi __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18548 of 2026 To 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Rama Krishna Street, Salem – 636 007. 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18548 of 2026 P.T.ASHA, J. Asi WP No. 18548 of 2026 08-06-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis