V. Anbalagan, (Rtd Staff No. Tr 1768) v. The Managing Director,

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA AND WP NO. 20398 OF 2026 V. Anbalagan ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007. ..Respondent(s) WP No. 20398 of 2026 K. Madhu ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Salem) Limited, No.12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007.

¶2The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, 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 respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Page2 of 6 salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of E.L. Surrender for the year of 2009-2011 and 2017-2018, Difference amount of Gratuity and pension as per 12(3) wage Settlement and 10 days last month salary with effect from

01.05.2020. WP No. 20398 of 2026 Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary as per 12(3) wage settlement and 10 days last month salary with effect from 01.07.2024. For Petitioner(s): In both petitions Mr. N. Desinghu For Respondent(s): Mr. K.Raja Standing Counsel R1 – WP/20397/ 2026 R1 & R2 – WP/20398/2026 Common Order These writ petitions are filed for the following relief: "WP/20397/2026 is filed direct the respondent to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave salary amounts and other unsettle benefits of E.L. Surrender for the year of 2009-2011 and 2017-2018, Difference amount of Gratuity and pension as per 12(3) wage Settlement and 10 days last month salary with effect from 01.05.2020." Page3 of 6 "WP/20398/2023 is filed to direct the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary as per 12(3) wage settlement and 10 days last month salary with effect from 01.07.2024."

¶2Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petitions are taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

¶3It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the respondent corporation and retired from service on 30.04.2021 and 30.06.2024, respectively. However, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly and also that the salary for 10 days and difference amount of gratuity and leave salary as per the 12(3) wage settlement were not paid to him. Therefore, the petitioners sent a representations which evoked no response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed claiming interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Leave salary, Provident fund and commutation of pension amounts and to pay the salary as stated supra. Page4 of 6

¶4In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Leave salary, Provident fund and commutation of pension amounts, this Court directs the respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of retirement benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioners and to pay eligible amount if any, under the 12(3) wage settlement along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delayed period and also to consider the issue in regard to disbursement of the 10 days last month salary as stated supra, if there is no other 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.

¶5Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. No costs. 09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation(Salem) Limited, No.12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007.

¶2The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002. WPoNo.o20397oofo2026 P.T.ASHAoJ. KAN WPoNo.o20397oofo2026 AND WPoNO.o20398oOFo2026 09-06-2026 Page6oofo6