W.P.Nos.1475, 1476, 1478, 1481 and 1482 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 22.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.Nos.1475, 1476, 1478, 1481 and 1482 of 2026 F.Lorence ... Petitioner in W.P.1475/2026 Suresh P ... Petitioner in W.P.1476/2026 Anguraju S ... Petitioner in W.P.1478/2026 Murugesan N ... Petitioner in W.P.1481/2026 Ganesan K ... Petitioner in W.P.1482/2026 Vs. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043. ... Respondent in all the W.Ps. Prayer in W.P.No.1475 of 2026: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.2024 to 02.12.2025 (18 months), in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee’s Contribution, Gratuity, Earned Leave (240 days) and Sick Leave, E.L.Surrender within a time frame. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.1475, 1476, 1478, 1481 and 1482 of 2026 Prayer in W.P.No.1476 of 2026: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 10% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.07.2024 to 02.12.2025 (16 months), in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee’s Contribution, Gratuity, Earned Leave and Sick Leave within a time frame. Prayer in W.P.No.1478 of 2026: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 10% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.2024 to 02.12.2025 (18 months), in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee’s Contribution, Gratuity, Earned Leave and Sick Leave within a time frame. Prayer in W.P.No.1481 of 2026: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 10% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.07.2024 to 02.12.2025 (16 months), in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee’s Contribution, Gratuity, Earned Leave and Sick Leave within a time frame. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.1475, 1476, 1478, 1481 and 1482 of 2026 Prayer in W.P.No.1482 of 2026: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 10% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.2024 to 02.12.2025 (18 months), in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee’s Contribution, Gratuity, Earned Leave and Sick Leave, within a time frame. For Petitioners : Mr.S.Sivaskandavarman For Respondent : Mr.C.Gauthamaraj C O M M O N O R D E R By consent, the writ petitions are taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.These writ petitions have been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioners for the belated payment of retirement benefits, within a specified time. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service during May, 2024 and July, 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.1475, 1476, 1478, 1481 and 1482 of 2026 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioners claimed interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and made representation to the respondent to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits, however, there is no response. 4.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. 5.Accordingly, the writ petitions are disposed of. No costs. 22.01.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited, No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 043. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.1475, 1476, 1478, 1481 and 1482 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI,J. pri W.P.Nos.1475, 1476, 1478, 1481 and 1482 of 2026 22.01.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis