C.Balan (Staff No.011363) v. The Managing Director

Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum on the belated payment of terminal benefits, for the period from the date of retirement, i.e., 31.03.2020, till the date of actual payment, i.e., 02.06.2021, to the petitioner within such time as may be stipulated by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was working as a Special Grade Driver, in the respondent-Transport Corporation and retired from service on

31.03.2020. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner on 02.06.2021 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated

19.02.2026, which has been received by the respondent on 20.02.2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. Page3 of 5

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 15-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN Page4 of 5 To The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043 Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SRN 15-04-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA C.Balan (Staff No.011363), S/o.Chellappan Pillai, 37/3-A, Alambadi Salai, Cheran Nagar-II, Karamadai, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore-641 301 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 043 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay 18 percent per annum interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement i.e. 31.03.2020 till the date of actual payment made i.e. 02.06.2021 to the petitioner within stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. J. Titus Enock For Respondent(s): Mr. Murali Vinodh Standing Counsel