WP No. 32244 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP No. 32244 of 2026 R. Rajendran ..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. 3. The Administrator The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment of the provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and earned leave Surrender, within such time as may be stipulated by this Honble court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32244 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K. BALAKRISHNAN For Respondent(s): MR.K.RAJA STANDING COUNSEL- FOR R1 & R2 MR.C.S.K.SATISH FOR R3. ORDER Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.K.Raja, learned Standing Counsel for respondent Nos.1 & 2 and Mr.C.S.K.Satish, learned counsel for respondent No.3. 2. With the consent of both the parties, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage. 3. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD). No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.08.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021. 4. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is allowed and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner’s terminal benefits, including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned Leave surrender from the date of his retirement till the date on which those benefits are paid to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32244 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 The respondents are further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible at any rate, within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dpa 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. 3. The Administrator The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32244 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. dpa WP No. 32244 of 2026 13-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis