L.Vijaya v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN L.Vijaya ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram - 631 552.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension 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 interest amounts for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund,
Leave Salary and Commutation amount of the deceased husband to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum for 22 months of delayed period and make the payment to the petitioner in the light of the judgement passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024 within the time limit that may be framed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.Ishak For Respondents : Mrs.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for direction to the respondents to pay interest amounts for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation amount of the deceased husband to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum for 22 months of delayed period and make the payment to the petitioner in the light of the judgement passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024 within the time limit.
2.
The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner's husband is a retired employee from the Respondent/Corporation. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondent settled the retirement benefits on 16.04.2025 whereas the petitioner's husband retired on 17.06.2023.
Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents on 03.11.2025 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 respondents 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 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., No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.
2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai - Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram - 631 552.
3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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