S.Venugopal v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Venugopal ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137 Salamedu, Kandamandi Po, Villupuram District 605 401

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

3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation Employees, Pension Fund Trust, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 02 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.10.2025 and to direct the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent PA for delay of 600 days till the date of order in

releasing the petitioners pension amount and to calculate correct DA and to give petitioner EL benefits difference amount. For Petitioner(s):

Ms.M.Mullaipoovizhi For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum for the delay of 600 days in releasing the petitioner's pension amount till the date of order and to calculate the correct Dearness Allowance(DA) and pay the difference in Earned Leave (EL) benefits to the petitioner.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as Conductor in the respondent-Transport Corporation on 25.08.1994 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 29.02.2024 According to the petitioner, interest has not been paid for the delayed payment of the pensionary benefits. Further, the correct Dearness Allowance (DA) has not been calculated and the differential amount towards Earned Leave (EL)

benefits has also not been paid. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondents on 19.10.2026 seeking payment of interest for the delayed period and settlement of the differential amounts. 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 the respondents are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amounts. 4.

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

5.

In view of the above submission made by 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 the 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 three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137 Salamedu, Kandamandi Po, Villupuram District 605 401

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

3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation Employees, Pension Fund Trust, No.2 Pallavan Salai, Chennai 02

P.T.ASHA J.

SRN 09-03-2026