WP No. 21884 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 21884 of 2026 V.Siddhaiyan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, no 12, Ramakrishnan Road, Salem 636 007 2. The General Manager Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned leave surrender within the stipulated time. For Petitioner(s): Mr. J.Pradeep For Respondent(s): Mr. K.Raja Standing Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21884 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned leave surrender within the stipulated time.” 2.The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed in the respondent corporation on 06.08.1991 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.06.2025. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.The learned Standing Counsel for respondents 1 and 2 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21884 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 4.Heard the learned counsel for both sides 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 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21884 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Managing Director Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, no 12, Ramakrishnan Road, Salem 636 007 2. The General Manager Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21884 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 21884 of 2026 17-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis