C.Pushpanathan v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the below relief: "to consider the petitioners representations dated 19/10/2025 and to direct the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent PA for delay of 580 days till the date of order in releasing the petitioners pension amount and to calculate correct D.A and to give petitioner EL benefits difference amount".

¶2The brief facts which are culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner was working as Special Grade Conductor and retired from service. The respondents settled the terminal benefits with a delay and also with a difference amounts. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 12% p.a., for the belated payment of the petitioner's pensionary benefits. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court. Page3 of 4

¶3Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

¶4Admittedly, the terminal benefits has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner is entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is allowed as prayed for and a mandamus is issued directing the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of terminal benefits and to give difference amounts in EL Benefits within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 11-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137 Salamedu, Kandamanadi PO, Villupuram District 605 401.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., Cuddalore region, No.2 Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore district 607 002

3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees, Pension fund trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 02 Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa 11-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA C.Pushpanathan S/o. Chandradhaasan, No. 38 Raamalingam Nagar, Paadhikuppam, Cuddalore II ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., No. 3/137 Salamedu, Kandamanadi PO, Villupuram District 605 401. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram ) Ltd., Cuddalore region, No.2 Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore district 607 002 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees, Pension fund trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 02 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus to consider the petitioners representations dated 19/10/2025 and to direct the respondents to pay interest of 12 percent PA for delay of 580 days till the date of order in releasing the petitioners pension amount and to calculate correct D.A and to give petitioner EL benefits difference amount. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Ms.M.Mullaipoovizhi For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel for R1-2