M. Ulaganathan, vs the Managing Director

M. Ulaganathan, vs The Managing Director

Type Court Judgment Court Chennai Decided Jan 29, 2026

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/1416099
Court: Chennai High Court
Judge: Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani
Decided On: Jan 29, 2026
Case Number: WP/2576/2026

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

M. Ulaganathan,

Respondent

The Managing Director

Excerpt

.....had retired from service on 31.10.2022, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 23.05.2023. therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 05.01.2026 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. hence, the petitioner isbefore this court.3. heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.4. in view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard tointerest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this court directs the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of 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.5. accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. there shall be noorder as to costs.ncc: yes / no index : yes / no speaking order : yes / no umam.dhandapani, j.uma to2. the administrator, tamil nadu state transport corporation,

Full Judgment

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 29.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.Ulaganathan ... Petitioner Vs.
2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Rep. By Its Administrator, Chennai-600 002. ....Respondents
PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as provident fund, gratuity, Commutation of pension and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 12 percent rate of interest within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.L.Poovendra Perumal For R1 : Mr.A.Vinothraj For R2 : Mr.C.S.K.Sathish

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as provident fund, gratuity, Commutation of pension and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner with 12 percent rate of interest within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

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

services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.10.2022, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 23.05.2023. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 05.01.2026 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.

3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. 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 from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of 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.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no

order as to costs.

NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No uma

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation,

Same Court & Year Chennai · 2026 Same Parties M. Ulaganathan, vs The Managing Director Same Judge Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani