K.Thoplan v. The Managing Director,

ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus to the respondents to pay him the interest for the belated payment of his Provident Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and commuted value of pension at the rate of 19% per annum within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a driver in the 1 st respondent-Transport Corporation on 31.03.1988 and retired from service as Special Grade Driveron attaining the age of superannuation on 30.06.2024. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on

02.12.2025 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 20.02.2026, to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. Page2 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.

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¶1The Managing DIrector, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, salamedu, villupuram, Villupuram District - 605 602.

¶2The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District - 607 002.

¶3The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, pallavan salai, chennai - 600 002. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o11841oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. MRP WPoNo.o11841oofo2026 30-03-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA K.Thoplan Spl.Gr.Driver, DR 2097, S/o.Kaliyan, ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing DIrector, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., No.3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram, Villupuram District - 605 602. 2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District - 607 002. 3. The Administrator, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, pallavan salai, chennai - 600 002. ..Respondent(s) This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ Page1 of 5 10% for the belated payment of gratuity, P.F, leave salary and commutation of pension amount to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.T.Varadarajulu For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Pavithra, SC, TNSTC(Villupuram)