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A.Shanmugaiah - 41698 v. The Managing Director

2026-02-23Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 6019, 6024 & 6030 of 2026 A.Shanmugaiah M.Sarangan N. Pasupathi Petitioner in WP.No.6019 of 2026 Petitioner in WP.No.6024 of 2026 Petitioner in WP.No.6030 of 2026 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, Ponnerikarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631 552. 1st and 2nd Respondents in all the writ petitions

3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. ...3rd Respondent in WP.No.6030 of 2026 COMMON PRAYER; The writ petitions have been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, seeking to issue 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 percent per annum for 16 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Ishak in all the writ petitions For Respondent:

Mrs.S.Pavithra in all the writ petitions

COMMON ORDER The Writ Petitions have been filed to direct 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 percent per annum for 16 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024.

2. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 12% 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.

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 petitioners 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 petitioners, 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, the Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

23-02-2026 rli 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, Ponnerikarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway Kancheepuram 631 552

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

M.DHANDAPANI J.

rli WP No. 6019, 6024 & 23-02-2026