← Library
Madras High CourtWP/17576/2026disposed of

R.Moorhthy (Rtd Staff No.03931) v. The Managing Director

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP Nos. 17576 and 17586 of 2026 R.Moorhthy (Rtd Staff No.03931) S/o. Raja Gopal S No.152/A, Rajaveethi Girisamudiram Village, Girisamudiram Post, Vaniyambadi Taluk, Thirupathur District.

..Petitioner in W.P.No.17576 of 2026 K.Saravanan (Rtd Staff No.09502) S/o.Kuppan No.344/A, Kumaran Street Arani Road, Thimiri Village, Thimiri Post, Arcot Taluk, Ranipet District.

..Petitioner in W.P.No.17586 of 2026 Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vazhuthareddy Post, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

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

..Respondents in both 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 as may be fixed by this Court.

WP No. 17586 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 and Gratuity with effect from 01.06.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent(s):

Mrs.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel COMMON ORDER The writ petition in W.P.No.17576 of 2026 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 01.03.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court".

The writ petition in W.P.No.17586 of 2026 filed for the below relief: "directing the respondents to disburse the belated payment of interest amount of Provident Fund and Gratuity with effect from 01.06.2025 within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court".

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 working as Technical Assistant and Conductor in the respondent Corporation and retired from service. The respondents settled their terminal 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 petitioner's terminal benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity and Earned Leave Salary. Since there is no response, the petitioner is 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.17576 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.17586 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 and Gratuity 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. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vazhuthareddy Post, Salamedu, Villupuram-605 602.

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

P.T.ASHA J.

ssa WP Nos. 17576 and 17586 of 2026 01-06-2026