Senthil K (Retd) v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI AND WP NO. 1548 OF 2026,WP NO. 1352 OF 2026,WP NO. 1355 OF 2026,WP NO. 1496 OF 2026 SENTHIL K (Retd.) Staff No.AA0139 No.41, VKA Nagar, Ammapettai Post, Usuppur, Chidambaram-608 401. Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Head Office, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602. Respondent(s) WP No. 1548 of 2026 T. ROBINS NEWTON MATHIAS

(Rtd) No.18A 1, Kaveri Salai, Gandhi Nagar, Kodungaiyur, Chennai 600 118. Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd. Pallavan House, Annasalai, Chennai - 600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 1352 of 2026 T.Palani Staff No.21140, No.82, Old G.S.T. Road, Chengalpattu-603 001. Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Head Office, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602. Respondent(s) WP No. 1355 of 2026 Thiyagarajan A No.41, K.K.Nagar, Velingapattarai, Orikkal Post, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu-631 502. Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Head Office, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602. Respondent(s) WP No. 1496 of 2026 N.DILLIBABU (Retd.) No. 36/38 Thiruvalluvar Street, Sri Devi Nagar, Avadi, Chennai 71 Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director State Express Transport corporation (Tamil Nadu ) Ltd., Thiruvalluvar House, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 02 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 31.07.2024 to 02.12.2025 (16 months) in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employee's contribution, Gratuity and Earned Leave within a time frame fixed by this court. WP No. 1548 of 2026 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percentage per annum, for the period of delay from 30/06/2024 to 02/12/2025 (17 Months), in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity and Earned leave within a time frame fixed by this court. WP No. 1352 of 2026 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 30.03.2024 to 25.08.2025 (17 months) in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees contribution, Gratuity Commutation and Earned Leave within a time frame fixed by this court. WP No. 1355 of 2026 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum, for the period of delay from 31.07.2024 to 02.12.2025 (16 months) in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees contribution, Gratuity and Earned Leave within a time frame fixed by this court. WP No. 1496 of 2026 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent corporation to pay the petitioner interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum for the period of delay from 30.06.2024 to 02.12.2025 (17 months) in paying the amounts paid towards his terminal benefits namely EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Earned leave and Sick leave within a time frame fixed by this court. In all WPs For Petitioners: For Respondents: Mr.S.Sivaskandavarman Ms.S.Pavithra for respondent in W.P.Nos.1348, 1352, 1355 and 1496 of 2026 Mr.A.Vinothraj for respondent in W.P.No.1548 of 2026 COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest to the petitioners at the rate of 18 % per annum for the belated payment towards terminal benefits viz., EPF Employees Contribution, Gratuity, Earned leave and Sick leave, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

¶2Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondent in W.P.Nos.1348, 1352, 1355 and 1496 of 2026, and Mr.A.Vinothraj, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondent in W.P.No.1548 of 2026. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, these Writ Petitions are taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

¶3It 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 18% 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.

¶4Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents 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 (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

¶6Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-01-2026 Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Head Office, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

2.The Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd. Pallavan House, Annasalai, Chennai - 600 002.

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