A.Vijaya v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A.Vijaya Superintendent, AS 2014 D/o.Abiraman, College Nagar North, Near A.G. Church, Virudhachalam Post and Taluk, Cuddalore District-606 001 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/127, Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram District-605 602

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District-607 002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: - Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F. and Leave Salary to the petitioner.

For Petitioner(s):

S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Vinothraj, Standing Counsel for R.1 and R.2

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent 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 Conductor in the 1"respondent-Transport Corporation on 31.05.1993 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.05.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 02.12.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 07.02.2026, 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 respondents 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.

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 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 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR

To

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/127, Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram District-605 602

2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District-607 002

P.T.ASHA J.

SHR 06-03-2026