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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 21302
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.DHANDAPANI, J
S.Ravichandran – Appellant
Versus
The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation Ltd – Respondent
WMP NO. 7206 OF 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.N.Senthilkumar
For the Respondents: Mr.Muralivinod
The court provides a directive for interest on delayed terminal benefits, establishing a rate of 6% per annum.
Headnote:This judgment discusses the writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus regarding the payment of interest on belated terminal benefits. The petitioner claims 12% interest on delayed payments post-retirement, with the court ultimately directing a 6% interest from retirement until payment. The outcome affirms the court's decision on interested payments.
| Table of Content |
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| 1. claim for interest on belated terminal benefits (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. review of arguments and materials presented (Para 3) |
| 3. directive for payment of interest at 6% (Para 4) |
| 4. disposition of the writ petition (Para 5) |
This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest for the belated of Provident fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender leave, commuted value of pension at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within a specified time.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Senthilkumar For Respondent: Mr.Muralivinod
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to the respondents to pay interest for the belated of Provident fund, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned Leave, Surrender leave, commuted value of pension at the rate of 12 percentage per annum within a specified time.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner 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, 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
