A.Ismail Shahib v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a mandamus to the respondents to pay the petitioner, interest at the rate of 12% per annum on the delayed payment of retirement benefits viz., Provident Fund, Gratuity amounting to Rs.16,96,462/- for the period from 30.06.2023 to 16.04.2025, within a time frame.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Conductor in the Transport Corporation on 21.02.1999 and had retired from service as Special Grade Conductor, on attaining the age of superannuation on

30.06.2023. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner belatedly on 16.04.2025, and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 23.12.2025, to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents would fairly submit that they are willing to pay the interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of the eligible and admissible amount.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the belated payment of admissible terminal benefits from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of the terminal benefits of the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6In the result, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

03.03.2026 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes / No : Yes / No ds To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu Valudhareddy Post Villupuram – 605 602.

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore – 632 009. P.T. ASHA, J,

ds W.P.No.8102 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED :03.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No.8102 of 2026 A.Ismail Shahib S/o.A.Ameer Khan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu Valudhareddy Post Villupuram – 605 602. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram Vellore – 632 009. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum on the delayed payment of retirement benefits viz., Provident Fund, Gratuity amounting to Rs.16,96,462/- for the period from 30.06.2023 to 16.04.2025, within a time frame. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Balakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.A.Vinothraj Standing Counsel