K.Devaraj v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :18.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No.30850 of 2025 K.Devaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhureddy Post, Villupuram 605 602

2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Post Retirement, Welfare 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 2nd respondent to pay interest at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of the commuted pension within a specified time.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Yash Rathi For Respondent :

Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to pay interest at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of the commuted pension within a specified time.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed in the 1st respondent Transport Corporation on 02.07.1986 and retired from service as a Security Sergeant on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.04.2016. After his retirement, the respondent settled his provident fund, gratuity and other retirement benefits. However, the commutation pension was paid belatedly, without interest. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 19.12.2024 requesting them to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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

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4. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the 2nd respondent to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the commutated pension from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the commutated pension to the petitioner, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18.08.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No srn To

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Tiruvannamalai Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhureddy Post, Villupuram 605 602

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

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