P.Sankar v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09-01-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.Sankar S/o. Panayan, No.7/3 Andal Nagar, Baluchettichatram and Post, Kancheepuram T.K. and District -631 551 ..Petitioner(s) Vs.
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (VPM), Ltd., 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, Rep. By Its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of 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% per annum __________Page 1 of 5
for the 18 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P. No.30766 of 2024. For Petitioner(s):
Mr. N.Ishak For Respondent(s):
Mrs.S.Pavithra for R1 & R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R3
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits to the petitioner.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service on 31.05.2024, however, the retirement benefits have been settled only on 02.12.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 6% interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits and he has also made representation on 04.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. __________Page 2 of 5
3. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
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 respondent to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of retirement benefits including gratuity, provident fund, leave salary and commutation of pension amount from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of retirement benefits of the petitioner, 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.
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To:
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (VPM), Ltd., 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, Rep. By Its Administrator, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.
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M.DHANDAPANI, J.
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