Madras High CourtWP/1239/2026disposed of with direction

V.Settu (Cr 70615) v. The Managing Director

2026-01-22Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI V.Settu ... Petitioner Vs.

1 The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation [VPM] Ltd., Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

2 The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing 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 31.05.2023 to 10.03.2025 i.e., 650 days on Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, Commuted Pension, and other retirement benefits, within a specified time. 1/4

For Petitioner : Ms.D.Nirmala For Respondents : Mrs.S.Pavithra for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2

O R D E R

By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing 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 31.05.2023 to 10.03.2025 i.e., 650 days on Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, Commuted Pension, and other retirement benefits, within a specified time. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.05.2023, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 10.03.2025. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 8% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and made representation to the respondents to pay interest 2/4

for the belated payment of terminal benefits, however, there is no response.

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 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 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.01.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

pri To 1 The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation [VPM] Ltd., Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

2 The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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