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K.Govindan v. The General Manager

Madras HC20 Jan 2026WP/680/2026

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Madras High Court, WP No. 680 of 2026, M.Dhandapani J., order dated 20-01-2026. Retired TNSTC (Villupuram) employee sought difference in leave salary and gratuity with interest per 14th wage settlement dated 24.8.2022; terminal benefits paid belatedly, representations unanswered. Court awarded interest @ 6% on belated terminal benefit payment from date of retirement till disbursal, within six weeks, referencing bank deposit rate; disposed of at admission with consent, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Respondent directed to pay interest @ 6% on the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till actual disbursal, within six weeks; writ petition disposed of with no order as to costs. ¶29

K.Govindan Vs The General Manager — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 680 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 20-01-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 680 of 2026

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K.Govindan S/o.Kannaiyan No.30, Karunavur Road, Jayapuram, Tindivanam TK, Villupuram District-604 001

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Petitioner(s)

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The General Manager Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (villupuram)ltd, Villupuram Region, No.3/137,Salamedu, Kandamannadi PO, Villupuram-605 602

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay difference in leave salary and difference in gratuity with 10 percentage interest as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.8.2022 to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner(s): S.T.Varadarajalu

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For Respondent: Ms.S.Pavithra

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

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WP No. 680 of 2026

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ORDER

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The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to pay difference

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in leave salary and difference in gratuity with 10 % interest as per 14th wage settlement dated 24.8.2022 to the petitioner.

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Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel appearing for the respondent. In view

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of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition

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is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representations 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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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 680 of 2026

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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, within a period of six (6) 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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