WP Nos. 1650 & 1651 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP Nos. 1650 & 1651 of 2026 C.Ravi ...Petitioner (In W.P.No.1650 of 2026) S.Sivanesan ...Petitioner (In W.P.No.1651 of 2026) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram )Ltd, 3/137,Salamedu villupuram-605 602. 2. The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation(Villupuram )Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore-632 009. ..Respondent(s) (In both Petitions) Common Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 per annum for the belated payment of his provident fund, Earned Leave salary and Gratuity Amount within a time limited to be stipulated by this Hon’ble court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 1650 & 1651 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 In both Petitions For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Manoj Kumar For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 9% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F and Leave Salary to the petitioners within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. 2. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 9% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations on 10.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are before this Court. 3. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 1650 & 1651 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the 1st respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioners, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits. 5. 5. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 23-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No NHS To 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram )Ltd, 3/137,Salamedu villupuram-605 602. 2. The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation(Villupuram )Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore-632 009. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 1650 & 1651 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. NHS WP Nos.1650 & 1651 of 2026 23-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis