D.Mani-14044 v. The Managing Director

ORDER The present Writ Petition for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the pending amount of difference of service gratuity of Rs.70,000/- and difference of leave salary of Rs.16000/- to the petitioner as communicated as reply under Right to Information Act 2005 along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum payable from the date of retirement in the light of order passed by this Court on 18.10.2024 in W.P.No.30627 of 2024 within a time frame.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he joined the services of the respondent Corporation in the year 1991 and he retired from his service on

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¶3The grievance of the petitioner is that after his retirement, the difference of service gratuity are difference of leave salary are not paid to the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner sought for reply under Right to Information Act, 2005, about the pending amounts payable to him and the respondent Corporation informed that difference of Gratuity of Rs.70,000/- and difference of leave salary of Rs.16,000/- are payable to the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner sent representation dated 11.02.2026 to the respondents seeking for payment of terminal benefits. Since the same did not evoke any response, the petitioner has come with the present writ petition for the relief sought for above.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents.

¶5Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials available on record, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to pay the eligible amount with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delay period in settling the terminal benefits. This payment shall be made within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that if the amount is not paid within the time frame fixed by this Court, it will fetch an interest at the rate of 12% per Page3 of 5 annum from the date of which the amount became due and payable till the date of actual realisation.

¶6The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the respondents along with a copy of this order. No costs. 05-03-2026 Asi To

¶1The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (VPM) Ltd 3/137,Salamedu Valudhareddy post villupuram-605 602.

¶2The General Manager Tamilnadu state Transport corporation (villupuram)Ltd Kancheepuram Regional office Ponnerikkarai, Karapettai chennai-Bangaluru High way Kancheepuram -631 552. Page4 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. Asi W.P. No. 8491 of 2026 05-03-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. No. 8491 of 2026 D.Mani-14044 S/O.Durairaj No.285/2,New colony 2nd cross street Melamaiyur Chengalput District -603 003 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamilnadu State Transport corporation (VPM)ltd 3/137,Salamedu Valudhareddy post villupuram-605 602 2. The General Manager Tamilnadu state Transport corporation (villupuram)Ltd Kancheepuram Regional office Ponnerikkarai, Karapettai chennai-Bangaluru High way Kancheepuram -631 552 ..Respondent(s) The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the pending amount of difference of service Gratuity of Rs.70,000/- and Page1 of 5 difference of Leave salary of Rs.16000/-to the petitioner as communicated as reply under Right to Information Act 2005 along with interest at the rate of 6 percentage per annum payable from the date of retirement in the light of Judgement passed by this Court on 18.10.2024 in W.P.No.30627 of 2024 within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.Ishak For Respondent(s): Mr. A. Vinothraj Standing Counsel for R1 and R2