M.Selvamohan, Vs The Managing Director

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WP No. 6047 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 24-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 6047 of 2026

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1.M.Selvamohan, S/o.Manickam, No.291/1,Govinda Gounder Garden, Peramanur, Salem-636007 2.S.Bojagan, S/o.Subramani, No.8/45/6,Kumara Gounder Garden, Thasa Naikkan Patti(Po), Salem(Dt) 636201.

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..Petitioner(s)

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Vs

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1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (salem) Limited, No.12,Rama Krishna Street, Salem-636007

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2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2,Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002

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..Respondent(s)

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent to the petitioners for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary,Provident Fund and Commutation of pension amounts within a time frame to be fixed by this honble court.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sakthivel For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Raja for TNSTC

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent to the petitioners for the belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension amounts, within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

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It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the service of the first respondent Corporation and opted Voluntary Retirement and retired from service during the year 2022 and 2023 respectively as Senior Checking Inspector. However, their terminal benefits namely, Gratuity, PF, Leave Salary and Commutation of pension amount have been settled only after 6 to 22 months. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 12% interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits and they have also made a representation on 30.01.2026 to pay interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits which have not evoked any response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

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Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

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In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of retirement benefits as stated supra from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioners, if there is no impediment in disbursing the same, 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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WMP.No.6556 of 2026 filed by the petitioners to permit them to join together and file a Single Writ Petition is allowed on payment of a single Court fee.

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24-02-2026

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

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DP

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