D.Ganesan v. the Government of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Writ of Mandamus; belated payment of retirement/terminal benefits; gratuity; earned leave; commutation of pension; provident fund; interest @ 6%; six weeks for payment; bank rate of interest on deposits; retirement on 31.01.2024; settlement on 25.08.2025 without interest; representation dated 03.06.2025; Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited; Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Trust; Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department; Madras High Court; Justice M. Dhandapani; WP No. 1920 of 2026; decided 29-01-2026; disposed of; no order as to costs; no cases cited.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to pay interest @ 6% on the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits from the date of retirement till actual disbursal, computed taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits, within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.