K.Sankar v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12 percentage per annum on the belated payment of terminal benefits viz., Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Surrender Leave Salary amounting to Rs.62,86,285/- for the period from 31.05.2025 to 11.03.2026.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation on 11.07.1987 and retired from service holding the post of Senior Tradesman on 31.05.2025, The terminal benefits were, however, delayed by about ten months and only settled on 11.03.2026. Therefore, the petitioner claimed interest at the rate of 12% on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made a representation dated 20.03.2026 to the respondents 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. Page2 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 counsels appearing on either side 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 respondent 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 (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 03-06-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director TNSTC (Villupuram ) Ltd., No.3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy P.O., Villupuram 605602.

¶2The General Manager TNSTC (Villupuram ) Ltd., Vellore Region Rangapuram, Vellore 632009.

¶3The Administrator TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002. Page4 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. Asi 03-06-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA K.Sankar (Rtd. Sr.Tradesman) S/o.D.Kannan No.8 Radhakrishnan Street Arcot, Ranipet District 632503. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director TNSTC (Villupuram ) Ltd., No.3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy P.O., Villupuram 605602. 2. The General Manager TNSTC (Villupuram ) Ltd., Vellore Region Rangapuram, Vellore 632009. 3. The Administrator TNSTC Employees Pension Fund Trust Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12 percentage per annum on the belated payment of Page1 of 5 terminal benefits viz., Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Surrender Leave Salary amounting to Rs.62,86,285/- for the period from 31.05.2025 to 11.03.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr. K.Balakrishnan For Respondent(s): M/s.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel