M.Varadan v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.Varadan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuram-605 602.

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu state Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai-Bangalore Highway, Kancheepuram-631 552.

3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation employees pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent 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 Honourable Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra for RR-1 & 2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R-3

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F and Leave Salary to the petitioner.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, retired from service in the year 2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 12% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representation on 17.12.2025 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.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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 1st respondent 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.

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

23-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NHS

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

NHS 23-01-2026