M.Pachaiyappan 41631 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 29.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.Pachaiyappan ... Petitioner 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.
....Respondents
PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for 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 Hon'ble Court on 23.10.2024 WP.No.30766 of 2024.
For Petitioner :
Mr.N.Ishak For R1 and R2 : Ms.S.Pavithra For R3 :
Mr.C.S.K.Sathish
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed 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 Hon'ble Court on 23.10.2024 WP.No.30766 of 2024.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.05.2024, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has 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 counsels 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 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 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.
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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.
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