R.Vijayraghavalu v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN R.Vijayaraghavalu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd. Kancheepuram Region No.3/137, Salamedu Vazhuthareddy Po, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits namely Commutation of pension amount, Leave salary ML (98), Difference in Gratuity and CRBS amount to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period from (31.05.2018) the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement within a time frame.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.S.Jagadeesan For R1 : M/s.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.C.S.K.Sathish Standing Counsel

O R D E R

By consent of both the learned counsel for the parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal, at the admission stage itself.

2. The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus, directing the respondents to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits namely Commutation of pension amount, Leave salary ML (98), Difference in Gratuity and CRBS amount to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period from (31.05.2018) the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement within a time frame.

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

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4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was served in the cadre of Assistant Manager under the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., and after rendering 33 years of service and on attaining the age of superannuation, he retired from service on 31.05.2018. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that though he retired from service during 2018, his terminal benefits were settled on various dates, after lapse of more than one year. However, no interest was paid for the above period. In view of the same, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 03.07.2025 to the respondents to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered by the respondents, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

5. At this juncture, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the 1st respondent would fairly submit that in view of the similar orders passed by this Court in W.P.Nos. 40031, 33742 and 35806 of 2024, they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

6. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, 3/6

this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum upon the belated payment of retirements benefits, from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits to the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

7. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.07.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order dm 4/6

To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd. Kancheepuram Region No.3/137, Salamedu Vazhuthareddy Po, Villupuram - 605 602.

2.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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