T.Gopalakrishnan - 14085 v. The Managing Director

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for 16 months of delayed payment in the light of the Judgment passed by this Honourable court on 23.10.2024 in WP.No. 30766 of 2024."

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he had joined the respondent Transport Corporation on 09.06.1993 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 30.04.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 25.08.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 12.02.2026, to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. Page3 of 5

¶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. 18-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram 605602.

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office Ponnerikarai, Chennai-Bangaluru Highway Kancheepuram 631552. Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR 18-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA T.Gopalakrishnan - 14085 S/o.Thanigai No.53/23 Nagathamman Koil Street Thattanmalai Chengalpet 603002. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137 Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram 605602. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional Office Ponnerikarai, Chennai-Bangaluru Highway Kancheepuram 631552. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary at the rate of 6 percentage per annum for 16 Page2 of 5 months of delayed payment in the light of the Judgment passed by this Honourable court on 23.10.2024 in WP.No. 30766 of 2024. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel for R.1 and R2.