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A.Moorthi (Staff NO.012380) v. the Managing Director

Mandamus under Article 226 – delayed payment of terminal benefits

Madras HC15 Jun 2026WP/21277/2026

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Madras High Court (Justice P.T. Asha), WP No. 21277 of 2026, decided 15-06-2026: writ petition by retired transport corporation employee (Senior Tradesman) seeking interest for delayed payment of terminal benefits; entitlement to interest on belated terminal benefits affirmed; 6% interest directed for period 31.05.2025–11.03.2026 despite 18% claim; mandamus, Article 226, superannuation dues, TNSTC Coimbatore, one-month compliance timeline.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondent to disburse 6% interest on the belatedly paid terminal benefits for the period 31.05.2025 to 11.03.2026, payable within one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. (Petitioner had sought 18% per annum.) ¶25

A.Moorthi (Staff NO.012380) Vs the Managing Director — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 21277 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 15-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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WP No. 21277 of 2026 A.Moorthi (Staff No.012380) S/o.Arumugam, 17/35, K.G.N.Nagar, Illuppapalayam, Sirumugai, Coimbatore – 641 302.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore - 641 043.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: This 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% per annum interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement i.e. 31.05.2025 to till the date of when the actual payment was made i.e.,11.03.2026 to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Karthik For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Gauthamaraj, Standing counsel

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ORDER

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The writ petition is filed for the below relief:

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"directing the respondent to pay 18% per annum

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interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 21277 of 2026

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from the date of retirement i.e. 31.05.2025 till the date

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of actual payment i.e.,11.03.2026."

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The brief facts which are culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below:

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2.1. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner was working as Senior Tradesman at respondent Corporation and retired from service after attaining the age of superannuation. The respondent settled the terminal benefits with a delay. Therefore, the respondent are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 18% p.a. for the belated payment of the petitioner’s terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual payment i.e.,31.05.2025 to 11.03.2026. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.

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Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

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Admittedly, the terminal benefits has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner is entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent to

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 21277 of 2026

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disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual payment i.e.,31.05.2025 to 11.03.2026 to the petitioner within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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15-06-2026 6/10

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., 37 Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641043.

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