G.Panjamoorthy, v. The General Manager

Madras HC20 Feb 2026WP/6086/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court writ petition (Article 226, W.P. No.6086 of 2026, M. Dhandapani J., 20.02.2026): retired TNSTC (Villupuram) Ltd, Vellore Region employee; belated settlement of gratuity and provident fund (P.F) after 2023 retirement; representation dated 10.12.2025 unanswered; mandamus sought for 10% interest on belated payment; Court ordered 6% interest from date of retirement till actual disbursal, payable within six weeks, reckoning bank rate of interest on deposits; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Interest @ 6% on the belated payment of Gratuity and P.F amounts, computed from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal, payable within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶¶19

G.Panjamoorthy, Vs The General Manager — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P. No.6086 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 20.02.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI

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W.P. No.6086 of 2026

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G.Panjamoorthy … Petitioner Vs

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The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore-632 009 … Respondent

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity and P.F to the petitioner

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For petitioner : Mr.S.T.Varadarajalu

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For Respondent : Ms.S.Pavithra

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the respondent to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity and P.F to the petitioner

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2 . It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the Page 1 of 4

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W.P. No.6086 of 2026 services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2023, however, Gratuity and P.F amounts have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of Gratuity and P.F amounts and he has also made representation on 10.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment 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

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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 Gratuity and P.F amounts, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of Gratuity and P.F amounts from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the same to the petitioner, 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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5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order

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as to costs.

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20.02.2026

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

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