WP No. 18539 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 18539 of 2026 D.Shivaji Ganesan (Pay Roll No. 15384), S/o. Duraisamy , No. 4/72 Kunnathur Village, Mandalavadi post, Tirupathur Taluk and District 635 651 ..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) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 percent per annum for the belated __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18539 of 2026 payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary and Gratuity Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.Manojkumar For Respondent(s): M/s.S.Pavithra ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 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 Court. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 21.02.1999 as a Conductor and retired from service as Traffic Inspector on 30.06.2025, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 11.03.2026 with a delay of 254 days. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 9% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 01.04.2026 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18539 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 respondents 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. 03-06-2026 Asi __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18539 of 2026 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 __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18539 of 2026 P.T.ASHA, J. Asi WP No. 18539 of 2026 03-06-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis