P.Nathan v. The Managing Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9% per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary, Pension, Commutation and Gratuity Amount within a time limit.

¶2With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, who had joined the services of the respondent Corporation, had retired from service in the year 2023, however, the terminal benefits have been settled only on 10.03.2025 &

11.03.2025. Therefore, the petitioner claimed 9% interest on the belated Page3 of 5 payment of terminal benefits and he has also made representation on 05.01.2026 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 respondent 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 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. 16-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Sate Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602.

¶2The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore -632009

¶3The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002 Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN 16-02-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.Nathan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Sate Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Villupuram -605 602. 2. The General Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore -632009 3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallurvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002 ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner at the rate of 9% per annum for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Earned Leave Salary, Pension, Commutation and Gratuity Amount within a time limit. For Petitioner(s): Ms. J.Lakshmi Narayanan For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Pavithra for R1 & R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish for R3