Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 21-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Loganathan (Staff No. 18674)
- Respondents: 1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., represented by its Managing Director, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore‑641043; 2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai‑2.
- Nature of Petition: Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at 18% per annum on belated terminal benefits (Provident Fund, Gratuity, commuted value of pension, surrender leave salary, and earned leave salary).
- Counsel: For the petitioner – Mr. Krishnasamy R.; for the respondents – Mr. M. Mural Vinodh, Standing Counsel.
- Legal Precedent Cited: The issue is covered by Division Bench judgments in W.A.(MD). No. 403 of 2010 (batch dated 07‑08‑2014) and W.A.(MD). No. 1419 of 2021 (batch dated 26‑07‑2021).
- Procedural Posture: With consent of both parties, the petition was disposed of at the admission stage.
Final Outcome
- The respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the belated payment of the petitioner’s terminal benefits, calculated from the date of his retirement until the date the benefits are actually paid.
- The respondents must comply with this direction within three months of receiving a copy of the order.
- No costs are awarded to either party.
Topics: Employee Benefits, Court Order