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Disposed of
Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Judgment
W.P. Nos.5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 2026IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED : 13.02.2026CORAM:THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANIWP No. 5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 2026R.RAMASAMY Petitioner in W.P. No.5050 of 2026N. NAGARAJANPetitioner in W.P. No.5053 of 2026N. RAMAMURTHYPetitioner in W.P. No.5054 of 2026G. KENNEDYPetitioner in W.P. No.5055 of 2026VsThe Managing DirectorTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem -636 007Respondent in W.P. Nos.5050, 5053 and5054 of 20261. The Managing DirectorTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem -636 0072.The AdministratorTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002Respondents in W.P. No.5055 of 20261/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Nos.5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 2026PRAYER IN W.P. No.5050 of 2026 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary amounts and other unsettle benefits Difference amount of Gratuity and Leave Salary as per 12(3) Settlement Arrears and 10 days salary with effect from 01.06.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.PRAYER IN WP No.
5053 of 2026 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary amounts and other unsettle benefits Difference amount of Gratuity and Leave Salary as per 12(3) Settlement Arrears and 10 days salary with effect from 01.06.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court PRAYER IN WP No. 5054 of 2026 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary amounts and other unsettle benefits Difference amount of Gratuity and Leave Salary as per 12(3) Settlement with effect from 01.07.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court PRAYER IN WP No.
5055 of 2026 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of Difference amount of Gratuity, Commutation and Earned Leave Salary as per 12(3) wage Settlement with effect from 01.07.2024 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Nos.5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 2026In all W.P.sFor Petitioner(s):Mr. N.DesinghuFor Respondent: Mr.K. RajaCOMMON ORDERThese Writ Petitions have been filed seeking a direction to the respondent(s) to pay interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum for the belated payment viz., Gratuity, Provident fund, EL Salary and Pension Commutation respectively from the date of retirement to the date of actual payment to the petitioners, within a time limit as fixed by this Court.
2. It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the service of the respondent Corporation during the year 1987 to 1997 and had retired from service on 30.06.2024 & 31.05.2024 respectively. However, the Gratuity, Provident fund, EL Salary and Pension Commutation respectively were paid belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits as well as claiming eligibility under the 12(3) Settlement Arrears etc., and they had also made a representation on 08.12.2025 and 09.12.2025 respectively, which has not evoked any response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petitions.3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Nos.5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 20263. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petitions are taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.4.
Operative part
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 consider the petitioner’s representations, and 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 petitioner, 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. 5. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. No costs. 13.02.2026Index : Yes / NoInternet: Yes/NoSpeaking Order/Non-Speaking Order vsi24/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Nos.5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 2026To The Managing DirectorTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem -636 0071.
The Managing DirectorTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem -636 0072.The AdministratorTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 0025/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Nos.5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 2026M.DHANDAPANI, J.vsi2WP Nos. 5050, 5053, 5054 and 5055 of 202613.02.20266/6
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The Court recorded the following disposition: Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of
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Constitution of India — art. 226.
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