D.Devendran v. The Managing Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent for the belated payment of Gratuity, P.F, Leave Salary and Commutation of Pension amount to the petitioner. Page3 of 5

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he joined the service of the first respondent Corporation on 28.10.1985 and had retired from service on

31.05.2023. However, the Gratuity, P.F, Leave Salary and Commutation of Pension amount have been settled belatedly on 10.03.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 10% interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits and he has also made representation on 20.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated settlement of retirement benefits which has not evoked any response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

¶3Heard 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.

¶4In 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 as stated supra, from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the 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. Page4 of 5

¶5Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP To

¶1The Managing Director No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O, Villupuram-605 602.

¶2The General Manager Thiruvannamalai Region, Bye Pass Road, Vangikkal, Thiruvannamalai-606 604.

¶3The Administrator Employees Pension Trust, 2, Pallavan salai, Chennai-600 002.

¶4The General Manager Vellore Region, Rangapuram. Vellore-632 009. Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP 12-02-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI D.Devendran A.M.(PF/ I.A) AA0283, S/o.M.Devaraj, No.4/52, Mariamman Koil Street, Poonkodu Village, Arcot Post and Taluk, Ranipet District- 632 503. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director No.3/137, Salamedu, Vazhutha Reddy P.O, Villupuram- 605 602. 2. The General Manager Thiruvannamalai Region, Bye Pass Road, Vangikkal, Thiruvannamalai- 606 604. 3. The Administrator Page2 of 5 Employees Pension Trust, 2, Pallavan salai, Chennai- 600 002. 4. The General Manager Vellore Region, Rangapuram. Vellore- 632 009. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10 percent 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 Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra for R1 & R2