V.Murugesan -62197 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI AND WP NO. 2157 OF 2026,WP NO. 2159 OF 2026 V.Murugesan -62197 S/o.Veerasamy No.5 Vaniya Pillaiyar Koil Street Uthiramerur and Post and T.K., Kancheepuram District 603406.
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, Ponnerikkarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631552.
Respondent(s) WP No. 2157 of 2026 N.Vasu - 11669 S/o.Natarajan No.7 Town Hall 3rd Street, Suvalpet, Arakonam Post and Taluk Ranipet District 631001.
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, Ponnerikkarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631552.
3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.
Respondent(s) WP No. 2159 of 2026
1. P.V.Ethiraj -13902 S/o.Venkatesan No.26 Vignesh Nagar Thiruveedhipallam tollgate Chinna Kancheepuram Kancheepuram 631501.
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, Ponnerikkarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631552.
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 interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 WP.No. 30766 of 2024.
WP No. 2157 of 2026 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of 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 of 6 percentage per annum for 18 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 WP.No. 30766 of 2024. WP No. 2159 of 2026 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for 18 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 WP.No. 30766 of 2024.
In all W.Ps For Petitioner(s):
Mr.N.Ishak For Respondents:
Ms.S.Pavithra
COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest to the petitioners at the rate of 6 % per annum for the belated payment of Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Commutation of Pension and Leave Salary, in the light of the judgment passed by this Court in W.P.No.30766 of 2024 dated 23.10.2024.
2. Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, these Writ Petitions are taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, 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 petitioners claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and they have also made representations to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners are 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 petitioners 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 petitioners, 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, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
27-01-2026 Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes
To 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, Ponnerikkarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631552.
3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600002.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
Anu AND WP NO. 2157 OF 2026,WP NO. 2159 OF 27-01-2026