Madras High Court
E.Namasivayam vs The Government Of Tamil Nadu on 3 February, 2026
Author: M.Dhandapani
Bench: M.Dhandapani
WP No. 2660 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
WP No. 2660 of 2026ANDWP NO. 2666 OF 2026,WP NO. 2670 OF
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E.Namasivayam
Staff No. 13686 Checking Inspector -Retd.,
S/o.Ekambara Mudaliar No.45, Rajabathar Street
Arakonam Vellore 631001.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government of Tamil nadu
Represented by its Secretary to Government
Transport Department Secretariat,
Chennai 600009.
2. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Division
Villupuram District.
3. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region
Kancheepuram District.
4. The Administrator
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar
House Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 2666 of 2026
B.Ramakotti
Staff No. 42614 Special Grade Driver-Retd.,
S/o.Backthavachalam No.47 Kamarajar Nagar
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Arakonam Road, Thiruthani Thiruvallur 631209.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government of Tamil nadu
Represented by its Secretary to Government
Transport Department Secretariat,
Chennai 600009.
2. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Division
Villupuram District
3. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region
Kancheepuram District.
4. The Administrator
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar
House Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 2670 of 2026
R.Lakshmanarao
Staff No. 41388 Special Grade Driver-Retd.,
S/o.Ramasamy No.127/1, Periyar Nagar Melnilai
Thotti, Valaivu Street Periyar Nagar, Thiruthani
Thiruvallur 631209.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government of Tamil nadu
Represented by its Secretary to Government
Transport Department Secretariat,
Chennai 600009.
2. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Division
Villupuram District.
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3. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region
Kancheepuram District.
4. The Administrator
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar
House Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 2672 of 2026
R.S.Rajarajan
Staff No. 41464 Special Grade Driver-Retd.,
S/o.Srinivasan No.5/105 Naidu Street Maddur
Village and Post Thiruvallur 631206.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government of Tamil nadu
Represented by its Secretary to Government
Transport Department Secretariat, Chennai
600009.
2. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Division
Villupuram District.
3. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region
Kancheepuram District.
4. The Administrator
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar
House Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 2663 of 2026
V.Kumar
Staff No. 62441 Special Grade Conductor -Retd.,
S/o.Venugopal No.11/7 Murugappan Street
Suvalpattai, Arakkonam, Vellore 631001.
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..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government of Tamil nadu
Represented by its Secretary to Government
Transport Department Secretariat, Chennai
600009.
2. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Division
Villupuram District.
3. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region
Kancheepuram District.
4. The Administrator
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar
House Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 2664 of 2026
A.Kalesha Basha
Staff No. 62466 Senior Conductor -Retd.,
S/o.Ayath Basha No.21/48, 2nd Street
Krishnampet, Arakonam Vellore 631002.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government of Tamil nadu
Represented by its Secretary to Government
Transport Department Secretariat, Chennai
600009.
2. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Division
Villupuram District.
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3. The General Manager
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
(Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region
Kancheepuram District.
4. The Administrator
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar
House Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.
..Respondent(s)
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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the
interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned
Leave, Commutation Pension, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits
payable to the petitioner with 6 % rate of interest.
WP No. 2666 of 2026
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the
interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned
Leave, Commutation Pension, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits
payable to the petitioner with 6 % rate of interest.
WP No. 2670 of 2026
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the
interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned
Leave, Commutation Pension, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits
payable to the petitioner with 6 % rate of interest.
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WP No. 2672 of 2026
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the
interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned
Leave, Commutation Pension, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits
payable to the petitioner with 6 % rate of interest.
WP No. 2663 of 2026
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the
interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned
Leave, Commutation Pension, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits
payable to the petitioner with 6 % rate of interest.
WP No. 2664 of 2026
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to settle the
interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned
Leave, Commutation Pension, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits
payable to the petitioner with 6 % rate of interest.
In all Wps
For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Sudhagar Nagaraj
For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Balathandayutham
Special Government Pleader
for R1 to R3
Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R4
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COMMON ORDER
These Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the respondents to settle the interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Earned Leave, Commutation Pension, Provident Fund and other retirement benefits payable to the petitioner at the interest rate of 6 % per annum.
2. Mr.P.Balathandayutham, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3. Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, learned counsel appearing for the fourth respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the 2nd and 3rd respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are before this Court.
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4. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
5. In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents 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 petitioners, 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.
6. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
03-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ANU To
1. The Government of Tamil nadu Represented by its Secretary to Government Transport Department Secretariat, Chennai 600009.
2. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Villupuram Division Villupuram District.
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3. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Kancheepuram Region Kancheepuram District.
4. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar House Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.
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