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A.Elumalai Spl. G. Driver St. No 42360 (Retired) v. The Managing Director

2026-01-06Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Elumalai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Kancheepuram Region, Valuthareddy Post, 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 for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as provident fund amount, gratuity amount, commutation of pension amount and leave salary amount for the period from 31.07.2024, the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement, within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.S.Jagadeesan For Respondents : Ms.S.Pavithra

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as provident fund, gratuity, commutation of pension amount and leave salary amount for the period from 31.07.2024, the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursement, within a time limit as fixed by this Court.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the service of the first respondent Corporation and after serving 24 years, he retired on 31.07.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits and also for leave salary and he has also made representation on 09.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits which has not evoked any response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. With the consent of both sides, the Writ

Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

4. In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of retirement benefits from the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioner and also to consider the issue in regard to disbursement of the leave salary as stated supra, if there is no other impediment in disbursing the same, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

06.01.2026 NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No DP

To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Kancheepuram Region, Valuthareddy Post, Villupuram-605 602.

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

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

DP 06.01.2026