WP No. 26871 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26871 of 2026 S.Viswanathan ..Petitioner(s) Vs M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., (Coimbatore Division) Rep. by its managing director, no.37, mettu palayam road, coimbatore - 641043. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the petitioner herein by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 19.07.2025 and 26.06.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Soundar Raj For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gauthamaraj, Standing Counsel ORDER The above Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “Directing the respondent herein to settle 6 percentage interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits to the petitioner herein by considering the representations of the petitioner dated 19.07.2025 and 26.06.2026.” https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26871 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 The case of the petitioner is that, after serving the respondent Transport Corporation for many years, he retired from service on 30.04.2019. However, his terminal benefits were settled belatedly, and no interest was paid for the period of delay. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondent 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 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 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 respondent 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26871 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 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 To M/s.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd., (Coimbatore Division) Rep. by its managing director, no.37, mettu palayam road, coimbatore - 641043. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26871 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA J. SHR WP No. 26871 of 2026 10-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis