Madras High Court
WP/44141/2026 of S.SAMPATH Vs THE MANAGING DIRECTOR on 2 November 2026
WP No. 44141 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
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S.Sampath
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Managing Director
State Express Transport Corporation
(Chennai) Ltd.,
No.2, Pallavan House,
Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.
2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Rep. by Administrator, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
..Respondent(s)
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praing for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 26.08.2026 to pay interest at 10 percent per annum for the belated payment of leave surrender, provident fund and gratuity from the date of retirement until realization.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.G.Saravanabhavan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.A.Vinoth Raj, Standing Counsel
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ORDER
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and M/s.A.Vinoth Raj, learned Standing Counsel for respondents.
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2. With the consent of both the parties, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.
3. Learned counsel on either side unanimously agree that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by various judgments passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.(MD). No.403 of 2010 and batch, dated 07.08.2014 and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 and batch, dated 26.07.2021.
4. In the said circumstances, this writ petition is disposed of and the respondents are directed to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the petitioner’s terminal benefits, including Leave Surrender, Provident Fund and Gratuity, from the date of his retirement till the date on which those benefits are paid to the petitioner. The respondents are further directed to comply with the said direction as expeditiously as possible at any rate, within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 02-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dpa
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