P.Vinayagam v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 614 and 616 of 2026 P.Vinayagam V.Mani Petitioner in WP. No.614 of 2026 Petitioner in WP.No.616 of 2026 Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Naud State Transport Corproation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram 605 602 2.The Generla Mangar Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation, Villupuram Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore 632 009 3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 Respondents in both the writ petitions COMMON PRAYER;The writ petitions are filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 percentage per annum for the belated payment of his provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary, Gratuity and pension Commutation Amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Honble Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.Mohanraj In both the writ petitions For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra RR1 & 2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish R3 in both the writ petitions

COMMON ORDER The petitions have been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9 percentage per annum for the belated payment of his provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary, Gratuity and pension Commutation Amount.

2. The case of the petitioners is that they were employed in the respondent Transport Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners belatedly and the interest component has not been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioners submitted representations to the respondents to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the said representations were not considered, the present writ petitions have been filed.

3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Transport Corporation would fairly submit that in view of the similar order passed by this Court in W.P.No.20622 of 2025, they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

4. Heard the learned counsel for both sides.

5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, the writ petitions are disposed of. No costs. 19-01-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Naud State Transport Corproation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram 605 602 2.The Generla Mangar Tamil Nadu State Transport Corproation, Villupuram Ltd, Velloreregion, Rangapuram, Vellore 632 009

M.DHANDAPANI J.

WP NO. 616 OF 2026 19-01-2026