The Court ruled that delayed payments of terminal benefits warrant interest at a specified rate, acknowledging the obligation to timely disburse retirement dues.

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 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 To