V.Karuppannan (Rtd., Staff No.Dr2896) v. The Managing Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commutation and Earned Leave Salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of Difference amount of Pension arrears, Gratuity and Earned leave Salary as per 12(3) Settlement and 10 days salary with effect from 01.07.2024 within a stipulated time.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 23.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. Page3 of 5

¶3Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4In view of the limited request made by the petitioner 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 petitioner and also settle the other eligible benefits, if not already settled, 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.

¶5Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

¶2The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN 10-02-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI V.Karuppannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007. 2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the Respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Commutation and Earned Leave Salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of Difference amount of Pension arrears, Gratuity and Earned leave Salary as per Page2 of 5 12(3) Settlement and 10 days salary with effect from 01.07.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Raja for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2