E.S.Subramanian v. The Managing Director

ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed to directing the respondents to pay interest at 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F, Leave Salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner.

¶2Ms.S.Pavithra, learned counsel appearing for the first respondent. Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, learned counsel appearing for the second respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the first respondent Corporation, had already retired from service, however, the terminal benefits have been settled belatedly. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representations to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-01-2026 (4/4) Anu Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Managing Director (villupuram )Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602

2.The General Manager (villupuram)ltd, cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore-607

3.The Administrator Tamilnadu State Transport corporation, Employees pension Fund Trust, NO.2, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002 M.DHANDAPANI J. Anu

27-01-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI E.S.Subramanian Sr.T.M. TR 1086, S/o.Srinivasan, No.4/198, Mela Street, 80, Radhanallur, Alangadu, Natarajapillai chavadi Post, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladurai District-609 107 Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Managing Director (villupuram )Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602 2.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District-607 002 3.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002 Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at 10% for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F, Leave Salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondents: Ms.S.Pavithra for R1 &R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R3