Mr.P.T.Subramanian Spl.G.Dri St,No. 41239 (Retired) v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.T.Subramanian ... Petitioner in W.P.1659/2026 K.Ramalingam ... Petitioner in W.P.1662/2026 Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Limited, 3/137 Salamedu, Kancheepuram Region, Valuthareddy - Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondent in both the W.Ps.

Prayer in W.P.No.1659 of 2026:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Provident Fund amount, Gratuity amount, Commutation of Pension amount and Leave Salary amount to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period from (31.07.2023) the date of retirement to till the date of 1/4

actual disbursement within a time frame.

Prayer in W.P.No.1662 of 2026:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Provident Fund amount, Gratuity amount, Commutation of Pension amount and Leave Salary amount to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum for the period from (31.07.2024) the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement within a time frame.

For Petitioners : Mr.V.S.Jagadeesan For Respondents : Mrs.S.Pavithra for R1 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R2 C O M M O N O R D E R By consent, the writ petitions are taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.These writ petitions have been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioners for the belated payment of retirement benefits, within a specified time.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted 2/4

that the petitioner who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.07.2023 and 31.07.2024 respectively, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 25.08.2025 and 02.12.2025 respectively. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 6% 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, these writ petitions are 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) Limited, 3/137 Salamedu, Kancheepuram Region, Valuthareddy - Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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