C.J. Somasundaram v. The Managing DirectorState Express Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Judgment
WP No. 17719 of 2026__________Page1 of 5IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 01-06-2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHAWP No. 17719 of 2026C.J. Somasundaram..Petitioner(s)Vs1.The Managing DirectorState Express Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd.,No.2, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 0022.Tamil Nadu State Transport CorporationEmployees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. By Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Ilam, Pallavan Saalai, Chennai-600 002..Respondent(s)Prayer:This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus, directing the Respondents to consider the Petitioners representation dated 07.04.2026 to pay interest at 10 percent per annum for the belated payment of leave salary, provident fund and gratuity from the date of retirement until realizationFor Petitioner(s):Mr.G.SaravanabhavanFor Respondent(s):Mr. S.SivasubramaniStanding Counsel (R1)Mr. C.S.K.SathishStanding CounselR2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17719 of 2026__________Page2 of 5ORDERThis writ petition is filed for the following relief:“To direct the Respondents to consider the Petitioners representation dated 07.04.2026 to pay interest at 10 percent per annum for the belated payment of leave salary, provident fund and gratuity from the date of retirement until realization.” 2.The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Record Clerk in the respondent corporation on 26.05.1986 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.12.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 07.04.2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.The learned Standing Counsel for respondents 1 and 2 would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17719 of 2026__________Page3 of 54.Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record. 5.In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.01-06-2026Index: Yes/NoSpeaking/Non-speaking orderNeutral Citation: Yes/NoKAN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17719 of 2026__________Page4 of 5To1.The Managing DirectorState Express Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd.,No.2, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 0022.Tamil Nadu State Transport CorporationEmployees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. By Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Ilam, Pallavan Saalai, Chennai-600 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 17719 of 2026__________Page5 of 5P.T.ASHA, J.KANWP No. 17719 of 202601-06-2026
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What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
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