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P.Sankar(Rtd Staff No.03410) v. The Managing Director

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 17766 , 17771 and 17773 of 2026 P.Sankar (Rtd Staff No.03410) S/o.Periyasamy, No.169, Bajanai Koil Street, Kilkalpattu Village, Nanjukondapuram Post, Polur Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

..Petitioner in W.P.No.17766 of 2026 R.Rajendran (Rtd staff No.40319) S/o.R.Raju, No.154, Indiran Nagar, Otteri Road, Virupakshipuram post, Vellore Taluk and District.

..Petitioner in W.P.No.17771 of 2026 K.Peramandai(Rtd staff No.72025) S/o.Krishnan No.35/1, Sengundhar Big street Sholinghur post and Taluk Ranipet District ..Petitioner in W.P.No.17773 of 2026 Vs

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd Vazhuthareddy post Salamedu Villupuram-605 602.

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

..Respondents in all cases

PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of provident fund, Gratuity and Earned leave salary with effect from 01.03.2025 within the stipulated time. WP No. 17771 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of provident fund, Gratuity and Earned leave salary with effect from 01.06.2025 within the stipulated time. WP No. 17773 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of provident fund, Gratuity and Earned leave salary with effect from 01.07.2025 within the stipulated time. In All cases For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s):

Mrs.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel Common Order The writ petitions are filed for the below relief: "directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of provident fund, Gratuity and Earned leave salary with effect from respective dates within the stipulated time. ".

2. The brief facts which has culminated in the filing of these writ petitions are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioners that they were retired employees of the respondent Corporation. The respondents settled their retirement benefits with a delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners made a representation to the respondents to pay the interest for the belated payment of the petitioners' Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary. Since there is no response, the petitioners are before this Court.

3. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

4. Admittedly, the Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners are entitled to interest on the same.

(a)Therefore, the Writ petition in W.P.No.17766 of 2026 is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.03.2025 within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

(b)Therefore, the Writ petition in W.P.No.17771 of 2026 is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.06.2025 within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. (c)Therefore, the Writ petition in W.P.No.17773 of 2026 is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary with effect from 01.07.2025 within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa

P.T.ASHA J.

ssa To (In all cases) 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram)Ltd Vazhuthareddy post Salamedu Villupuram-605 602.

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

WP Nos. 17766, 17771 and 17773 OF 2026 01-06-2026