A.Manivannan v. The Managing Director

ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the Respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension Commutation and Earned leave Surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honble Court."

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Conductor in the 1st respondent-Transport Corporation on 20.08.1994 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.01.2020. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 02.06.2021 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 11.02.2026, 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 1 and 2 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.

¶6Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007.

¶2The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri.

¶3The Administrator The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur Illam, Pallavaram Salai, Chennai-02. WPoNo.o10915oofo2026 P.T.ASHAoJ. SHR WPoNo.o10915oofo2026 24-03-2026 (1/2) Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A.Manivannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, No.12, Ramakrishna Road, Salem-636 007. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Limited, Dharmapuri Region, Bharathipuram, Dharmapuri. 3. The Administrator The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvallur Illam, Pallavaram Salai, Chennai-02. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: - Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse 6 percent interest for belated payment of Provident Fund, Gratuity, Page2 of 5 Pension Commutation and Earned leave Surrender within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent(s): M/s.P. Pradeepa, Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 Mr S. Kumaraguru, Standing Counsel for R3