IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Krishnan ..Petitioner(s)

Vs Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation(coimbatore ) ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, No. 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043 ..Respondent(s)

Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of his terminal benefits, namely PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary at the rate of 18 percent per annum within a specified time frame as may be timed by this Court, Award costs For Petitioner(s): Mr.Krishnasamy R. For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gauthamaraj

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to pay the petitioner interest for the belated payment of his terminal benefits, namely, PF, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary at the rate of 18% per annum within a specified time as fixed by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

3. It is the case of the petitioner