V.Selvamani v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P. Nos. 12674, 12676 and 12688 of 2026 V. Selvamani … Petitioner in W.P.No.12674 of 2026 V. Kesavan … Petitioner in W.P.No.12676 of 2026 K. Mani … Petitioner in W.P.No.12688 of 2026 Vs

¶1The Managing Director Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vazhuthareddy, Villupuram 605 602

¶2The General Manager Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Kanchipuram Division, Karaipettai, Kancheepuram 631 552

¶3The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees post Retirement Welfare Fund Scheme Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chenani 600 002 ..Respondents in all W.Ps. Page1 of 5 COMMON PRAYER

: The Writ Petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest amount, for the petitioners delayed payment of Gratuity amount, Commutation amount and Encashment of Leave amount with 6 percent interest per annum till the date of payment and 10 days last salary from 21.06.2024 to 30.06.2024 and 21.05.2024 to 31.05.2024, respectively as per the petitioners' representation dated 27.01.2026. For Petitioner(s): in all W.Ps. Mr. R.Anbalagan For Respondent(s): in all W.Ps. Ms. S. Pavithra Standing Counsel for R1 and R2 COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of Gratuity, Provident Fund and Leave Salary and Commutation amount till the date of payment and last 10 days salary from 21.06.2024 to 30.06.2024 and 21.05.2024 to 31.05.2024, respectively as per the petitioners' representation dated

27.01.2026. Page2 of 5

¶2It is the case of the petitioners that they joined the services of the respondent Corporation and retired from service on 30.06.2024, 31.05.2024, respectively. However, the terminal benefits were settled only on 19.12.2025 and 22.12.2025, respectively. Therefore, the petitioners claimed 6% interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits and the salary for the last 10 days

21.06.2024 to 30.06.2024 and 21.05.2024 to 31.05.2024, respectively. Hence, they submitted a representation on 27.01.2026 to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits which has not been evoked any response so far. Hence, the petitioners have approached this Court.

¶3Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4In view of the limited request made by the petitioners regarding interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits, this Court directs the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% for the belated payment of terminal benefits and the salary for the last 10 days from 21.06.2024 to 30.06.2024 and 21.05.2024 to

31.05.2024, respectively, calculated from the date of retirement till the date of actual disbursal of terminal benefits of the petitioners, within a period of six (6) Page3 of 5 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order taking into account the prevailing bank rate of interest on deposits.

¶5Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-04-2026 Asi To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Vazhuthareddy, Villupuram 605 602

¶2The General Manager Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Limited, Kanchipuram Division Karaipettai, Kancheepuram 631 552

¶3The Administrator Tamil nadu State Transport Corporation Employees post Retirement Welfare Fund Scheme, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chenani 600 002 Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o12674oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. Asi W.P.oNos.o12674,o12676oando12688oofo2026 06-04-2026 Page5oofo5