K.Sivasubramani-61983 v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.Sivasubramani-61983 Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuam-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, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid service Gratuity, Provident fund, Leave salary and commutation of pension at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by the Honourable Curt on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024 For Petitioner(s):
Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent:
Ms.S.Pavithra RR1 & 2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish R3
ORDER
This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid service Gratuity, Provident fund, Leave salary and commutation of pension at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by the Honourable Curt on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024.
2. The case of the petitioners is that he was employed in the respondent Transport Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners belatedly and the interest component has not been paid for the delayed period. In view of the same, the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondent to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the said representation was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.
3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Transport Corporation would fairly submit that in view of the similar order passed by this Court in W.P.No.20622 of 2025, they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.
4. Heard the learned counsel for both sides.
5. In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioners within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs 19-01-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes
M.DHANDAPANI J.
rli To 1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuam-605 602.
2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (vpm) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai-bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram-631 552.
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