WP No. 25002 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 25002 of 2026 M.Ramalingam Staff No.ASO610, S/o.Manickam, Nethaji Nagar, Harur Post and Taluk, Dharmapuri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri. ..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 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 ORDER The writ petition is filed for the below relief: "directing the Respondents to disburse 6 percent https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25002 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Earned leave surrender within the stipulated time". 2. The brief facts which has culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below: 2.1. It is the case of the petitioner that he was working as Superintendent in the respondent Corporation and retired from service. The respondents settled the terminal benefits of the petitioner with a delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6% p.a., for the belated payment of the petitioner’s Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Earned leave surrender . Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court. 3. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records. 4. Admittedly, Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Earned leave surrender has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner is entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25002 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Earned leave surrender within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 01-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssa To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna 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. 25002 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. ssa WP No. 25002 of 2026 01-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis