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N. Bakthavachalam (Rtd. Staff No.TR1620) v. The Managing Director

Madras HC10 Feb 2026WP/4390/2026

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What is this about?

The High Court directed the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation to pay 6% interest on belated terminal benefits from retirement to disbursal date and to settle remaining eligible benefits within six weeks.

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Order direct respondent to pay interest @ 6% on belated terminal benefits and settle other eligible benefits within six weeks.

N. Bakthavachalam (Rtd. Staff No.TR1620) Vs… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 4390 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 10-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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WP No. 4390 of 2026

N. Bakthavachalam

..Petitioner(s)

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited,

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No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of Difference amount of Pension arrears, Gratuity and Earned leave Salary and 10 days salary with effect from 01.06.2024 within a stipulated time.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Raja

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of Difference amount of Pension arrears, Gratuity and Earned leave Salary and 10 days salary with effect from 01.06.2024 within a stipulated time.

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It 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 16.12.2025 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.

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

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In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits

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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.

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Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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10-02-2026

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

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KKN

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

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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10-02-2026

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N. Bakthavachalam (Rtd. Staff No.TR1620) v. The Managing Director

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