WP No. 3836 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 3836 of 2026 N.Ashokkumar ..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. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking 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 ad earned Leave Encashment, within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3836 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Raja ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and earned Leave encashment to the petitioner. 2. 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 2019, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 22.02.2021. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 03.12.2025 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 counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3836 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 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 taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits. 5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3836 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3836 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN WP No. 3836 of 2026 10-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis