N.Gurumoorthy v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN N.Gurumoorthy ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Villupuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of 29.02.2024 to 25.08.2025 ie., 544 days on Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave amount, Commuted Pension and other retirement benefits, within a specified time.
For Petitioner : Ms.D.Nirmala For Respondents For R1 : Mrs.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for direction to the respondents to disburse interest at the rate of 8% for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of 29.02.2024 to 25.08.2025 ie., 544 days on Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave amount, Commuted Pension and other retirement benefits, within a specified time. 2.
The case of the petitioner is that he is a retired employee from the Respondent/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondent settled the retirement benefits on 25.08.2025 whereas the petitioner retired on 29.02.2024. Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents on 04.10.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment. However, no action has been taken by the respondents till date. Hence this petition.
3.
The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would be suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders. 4.
The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the first respondent submitted that the representation of the petitioner will be considered and will pay the eligible amount with 6% interest per annum as per the earlier orders of this Court.
5.
Considering the facts of the case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders on the claim made by the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. With regard to interest for the belated payment it will be 6% interest per annum interest from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, the same will carry interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date on which the amount became due and payable till the date of disbursement.
6.
With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.
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To
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Villupuram Region, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
rts 27.11.2025