Madras High CourtWP/563/2026disposed of with direction

K.Subramani v. The Managing Director

2026-01-20Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.Subramani No.4/120, Kaniyanur Road, New Mangadu, Old Mangadu Post, Vellore District-632 503 Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (VPM)Ltd, Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137,Salamedu, Valudhureddy Post, Villupuram -605 602 2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation Employees, Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 percentage per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of 29.02.2024 to 25.08.2025 i.e. 544 days on provident fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, commuted pension, and other retirement benefits, within a specified time.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s.D.Nirmala For Respondent:

Ms.S.Pavithra for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay the interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8 % per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of 29.02.2024 to 25.08.2025 i.e. 544 days on provident fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, commuted pension, and other retirement benefits.

2. Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel appearing for the first respondent. Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, learned counsel appearing for the second 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 petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the first respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 8% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representations 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.

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 petitioner 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 petitioner, 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, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

20-01-2026 Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (VPM)Ltd, Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137,Salamedu, Valudhureddy Post, Villupuram -605 602 2.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation Employees, Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar HOuse, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002

M.DHANDAPANI J.

Anu 20-01-2026