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K.Vikraman v. The General Manager

2026-03-02Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 02.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 7225 of 2026 K.Vikraman

...Petitioner

Vs.

The General Manager, Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore, Vellore District- 632 009.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F and Leave Salary to the petitioner.

For Petitioner :

Mr. S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondents :

Mrs. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the respondent to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F and Leave Salary to the petitioner."

2.The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Driver in the respondent corporation in the year 1993 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.05.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondent dated 31.12.2025, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount. 2/5

4.Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

5.In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondent 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 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 02.03.2026 kan 3/5

To The General Manager, Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd, Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore, Vellore District- 632 009.

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