G.Krishnamoorthy v. The Managing Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the 2nd Respondent to pay interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum on the delayed payment of the commuted Pension amount of Rs.4,84,279/ -for the period from

30.06.2017 to 30.01.2021 (43 months) within a time frame as may be fixed by this court.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the first respondent Corporation as Conductor, had retired from service in the year 2017 as Selection Grade Conductor, however, the balance commuted pension was settled only after 43 months. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 8% interest on the belated payment of the same and he has also made representation on 06.12.2025 to pay interest for the belated payment of the said amount which has not evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4In view of the limited request made by the petitioner with regard to interest on the belated payment of balance commuted pension, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest @ 6% for the belated payment of the balance commuted pension from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of 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.

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

11.02.2026

Index :Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order : Yes/No lok

M. DHANDAPANI, J. lok To

1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram-605 602

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvallur House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002.

11.02.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI G.Krishnamoorthy … Petitioner Vs 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram- 605 602 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport corporation Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvallur House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai- 600 002. … Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to pay interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum on the delayed payment of the commuted Pension amount of Rs.4,84,279/ -for the period from 30.06.2017 to 30.01.2021 (43 months) within a time frame as may be fixed by this court. For petitioner : Mr.K.M.Bhuvana For Respondents For R1 : Mrs.S.Pavithra For R2 : Mr.C.S.K.Sathish