W.P.No.4018 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 09.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.4018 of 2026 R.Selladurai ... Petitioner Vs. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited, Rep.by its Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. ....Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to pay the petitioner’s interest at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of 484 days in paying his PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary with interest at the rate of 18% within a specified time, as may be fixed by this Court and award costs. For Petitioner : Mr.G.K.Dharshini For Respondent : Mr.C.Gauthamaraj _________ p. 2 W.P.No.4018 of 2026 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 18% per annum for the belated payment of provident fund, gratuity and earned leave salary within a time limit stipulated by this Court. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the service of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 30.04.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 25.08.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 18% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 06.10.2025 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. 3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. _________ p. 3 W.P.No.4018 of 2026 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% per annum 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. 09.02.2026 (2/3) NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No ssb _________ p. 4 W.P.No.4018 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. ssb To Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited, Rep.by its Managing Director, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043. W.P.No.4018 of 2026 09.02.2026 (2/3) _________