WP No. 2723 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 2723 of 2026 K. Palanisamy ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Tramsport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore -641 043 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to pay 18% per annum interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement i.e. 31.05.2022 to till the date of actual payment made i.e. 09.06.2023 to petitioner within stipulated time. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Karthik For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gauthamaraj Standing Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2723 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to pay 18% per annum interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement i.e. 31.05.2022 to till the date of actual payment made i.e. 09.06.2023 to petitioner 2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage. 3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2022, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 09.06.2023. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 180% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 10.10.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. 4. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2723 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the 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 petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 20-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2723 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Tramsport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore -641 043 WP No. 2723 of 2026 20-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis