WP No. 6158 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 6158 of 2026 1. K.Ramasamy 2. R.Natarajan 3. R.Rajendran 4. A.Prabha Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)Ltd No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O Villupuram-605 602 2.The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram) ltd Thiruvannamalai Region Bye Pass Road Vangikkal, Thriuvannamalai -606 604 3.The Administrator Tamilandu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust 2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of directing the respondents to pay 10 percentage interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Leave salary, P.F. and commutation of pension amount to the petitioners For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent: Ms.S.Pavithra https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6158 of 2026 ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay 10 percentage interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Leave salary, P.F. and commutation of pension amount to the petitioners. 2. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations 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. 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 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6158 of 2026 of the petitioners, 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. 25-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)Ltd No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O Villupuram-605 602 2.The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (villupuram)ltd Thiruvannamalai Region Bye Pass Road Vangikkal, Thriuvannamalai -606 604 3.The Administrator Tamilandu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust 2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6158 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli WP No. 6158 of 2026 25-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis