WP No. 26616 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26616 of 2026 1. P.Ramesh 2. K.Veeraraghavalu 3. P.Swaminathan 4. G.Manikannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137 Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O., Villupuram 605 401 2. the General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore 607 002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @10 percent for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave salary to the petitioners. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26616 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Karkkivelan For Respondent(s): Ms.S. Pavithra, Standing Counsel ORDER The above Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the respondents to pay interest @10 percent for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave salary to the petitioners.” 2. The case of the petitioners is that they were appointed in the respondent Transport Corporation on various dates and retired from service on various dates. However, their terminal benefits were settled belatedly, and no interest was paid for the period of delay. Therefore, the petitioners submitted several representations to the respondents requesting payment of interest for the delayed period. Since the said representations have not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 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. 26616 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 eligible and admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26616 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR To 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137 Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O., Villupuram 605 401 2. the General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore 607 002 WP No. 26616 of 2026 10-07-2026 (1/2) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26616 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis