WP No. 23686 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 23686 of 2026 S.Lakshmi W/o.Thangamani 15A, 10th Cross Street, Anna Nagar, Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641 004. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore)Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. 2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore)Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. 3. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore)Ltd, Chennimalai Road, Erode-1. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident fund Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of earned leave and surrender Leave at the rate of 12 percentage per annum and further directing the respondents to implement the 15th wage settlement dated 29.5.2025 to implement the G.O.Ms.No.310, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23686 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Finance (Allowances) Department dated 27th October 2023 and to revise the salary of the petitioner and to pay the difference amount of salary from 01.09.2023 till the date of retirement and to revise all the retirement benefits of the petitioners based on the revised salary as per 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025 and G.O.(Ms)No.310, Finance (Allowances) Department dated 27th October 2023 and to pay the amount to the petitioners along with 12 percentage interest per annum from the date of retirement and to pay the RBSR and IRTT Deposit to the petitioner within the time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.K.Ponraj For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gautamaraj, Standing Counsel ORDER The writ petition is filed for the relief set out below: "directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of Provident fund Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Encashment of earned leave and surrender Leave at the rate of 12 percentage per annum and further directing the respondents to implement the 15th wage settlement dated 29.5.2025 to implement the G.O.Ms.No.310, Finance (Allowances) Department dated 27th October 2023 and to revise the salary of the petitioner and to pay the difference amount of salary from 01.09.2023 till the date of retirement and to revise all the retirement benefits of the petitioners based on the revised salary as per 15th Wage Settlement dated 29.05.2025 and G.O. (Ms)No.310, Finance (Allowances) Department dated 27th October 2023 and to pay the amount to the petitioners along with 12 percentage interest per annum from the date of retirement and to pay the RBSR and IRTT Deposit to the petitioner within the time frame." https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23686 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 2. It is the case of the petitioner that she was working as Selection Grade Steno Typist in the respondent Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. After her retirement, the respondents settled her terminal benefits belatedly after several months, based on last salary paid to her. Therefore, the respondents are legally entitled to pay the interest to the same. While so, the 15th wage settlement was implemented and wage revision was given effect. Therefore, the respondents has to revise the pension, difference in leave salary and gratuity and settle the same. 3. The petitioner had made a representation to the respondents to pay her the interest for the belated period along with the arrears payable on account of implementation of 15th wage settlement with 12% interest. However, the same had not been considered to date by the respondents. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. 4. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the records. 5. Considering the limited request of the petitioner and taking note of the fact that the petitioner’s representation dated 19.02.2026 has not been considered to date by the Respondents, a mandamus, is therefore, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest amount to the Petitioner for belatedly paid terminal benefits for the delayed period and to pay eligible amount if any, under https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23686 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 the 15th wage settlement along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delayed period within a period of six 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. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssa https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23686 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore)Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. 2.The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore)Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. 3.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore)Ltd, Chennimalai Road, Erode-1. WP No. 23686 of 2026 29-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis