WP No. 6162 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 6162, 6171, 6177 of 2026 and WMP NO. 6665, 6655 and 6659 of 2026 W.P.No.6162 of 2026: 1. A.Selvan 2. M.Gubenthiran 3. R.Marimuthu 4. T.A.Arumugam 5. K.K.Palanichamy Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore- 43. 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode- 638 001. 3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. Respondent(s) WP No. 6171 of 2026; 1. C.Sekar 2.S.N.Abdul Kafur https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6162 of 2026 3.M.Baburaj 4.A.Louis 5.P.K.Arjunan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore- 43. 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode- 638 001. 3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. Respondent(s) WP No. 6177 of 2026; 1. K.Manickam 2.B.Kesab Prasad Sharma 3.A.Babu Sellam 4.Shanty M Baby 5.P.Suresh Kumar 6.S.Nehru 7.S.Rajendran Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore- 43. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6162 of 2026 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode- 638 001. 3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation EPF Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. Respondent(s) COMMON PRAYER; Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of provident fund., Gratuity , Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Pension at the rate of 12 percent Per annum, within a specified time as may be fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Senthilkumar in all the writ petitions For Respondent: Mr.Murali Vinoth RR1 & 2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish R3 in all the writ petitions COMMON ORDER The Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the Respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of provident fund., Gratuity , Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender Leave, Commuted Value of Pension at the rate of 12 percent Per annum. 2. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6162 of 2026 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 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, the Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 23-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6162 of 2026 To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore- 43. 2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd, Erode Region, Chennimalai Road, Erode- 638 001. 3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Epf Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6162 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli WP No. 6162, 6171 and 6177 of 2026 23-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis