E.Pichaianandam, v. The Managing Director

ORDER This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct respondents to pay interest of 10 percent to the petitioners for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of Pension amounts and 10 days salary with effect from 21.05.2024 to

31.05.2024, 21.01.2024 to 31.01.2024, 21.07.2018 to

31.07.2018".

¶2Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. Page3 of 6

¶3It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the service of the first respondent Corporation and retired from service during the years 2018 - 2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled only after 6 to 22 months and also that the salary for 10 days were not paid to the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners sent a representations which evoked no response so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed claiming 10% interest for the belated payment of retirement benefits such as Gratuity Leave salary, Provident fund and commutation of pension amounts and to pay the salary as stated supra.

¶4In view of the limited request made by the petitioners with regard to interest on the belated settlement of retirement benefits such as Gratuity, Leave salary, Provident fund and commutation of pension amounts, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% p.a. for the belated payment of retirement benefits from the date of retirement to till the date of actual disbursal of the retirement benefits of the petitioners and also to consider the issue in regard to disbursement of the salary as stated supra, if there is no other impediment in disbursing the same, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, taking Page4 of 6 into account the bank rate of interest on deposits.

¶5Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salemedu, Vazathareddy, Villupuram-605 602.

¶2The Administrator Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. Page6 of 6

P.T.ASHA, J. KAN 24-03-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA 1. E.Pichaianandam 2. P.Pannerselvam 3. R.Venkatesan 4. G.Raguvan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, No.3/137, Salemedu, Vazathareddy, Villupuram- 605 602. 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-02. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest of 10 percent to the petitioners for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and Commutation of Pension amounts and 10 days salary with effect from 21.05.2024 to 31.05.2024, 21.01.2024 to Page2 of 6 31.01.2024, 21.07.2018 to 31.07.2018 within a time frame to be fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): M/s.S.Sakthivel For Respondent(s): Mrs. S.Pavithra Standing Counsel