D.M.Kanniyappan-62151 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 22.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI D.M.Kanniyappan ... Petitioner Vs.
1 The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation [VPM] Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2 The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation [VPM] Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram - 631 552.
3 The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar 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 interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation of Pension at the rate 1/4
of 6% per annum for 18 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Hon'ble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.Ishak For Respondents : Mrs.S.Pavithra for R1 and R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R3
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 interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation of Pension at the rate of 6% per annum for 18 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024.
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 31.05.2024, however, the 2/4
terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and made representation to the respondents to pay interest 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 Corporation [VPM] Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2 The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation [VPM] Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram - 631 552.
3 The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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