R.Velumani v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Velumani Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing director Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Salem) Limited , No.12, Ramakrishna road, Salem 636 007 2.the administrator The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai Chennai 02 Respondent(s) PRAYER; Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writs of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension commutation and Earned leave surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honble court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent:

Mr.K.Raja Mr.C.S.K.Sathish

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity,

Pension commutation and Earned leave surrender.

2. The case of the petitioners is that he was 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 petitioner belatedly and the interest component has not been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondents to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the said representation was not considered, the present writ petition has 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

petitioner 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 petition is disposed of. No costs 17-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Managing director Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Salem) Limited , No.12, Ramakrishna road, Salem 636 007 2.The Administrator The Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai Chennai 02

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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