A.Selvaraj v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-02-2026

CORAM

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

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Limited, Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post Villupuram 605602.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 8% per annum on the delayed payment of the difference in gratuity and the commuted pension amount paid after 48 months.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.K.M.Bhuvana For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra for R1

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 8% per annum on the delayed payment of the difference in gratuity and the commuted pension amount paid after 48 months.

2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2017, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only in the year 2021, which is after 48 months. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 8% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 06.12.2025 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.

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 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.

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

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

KKN To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Limited, Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post Villupuram 605602.

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai Chennai 600002.

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