A. Vijayakumar 41763 v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the relief set out below: "directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension along with the arrears payable on account of 15th Wage Settlement at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No. 30766 of 2024 by considering the representation dated 18.03.2026."

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as "Driver" in the Respondent Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation. After his retirement, the respondent settled his terminal benefits belatedly based on salary paid. Therefore, the respondents are legally entitled to pay the interest to the same. While so, the 15th wage settlement was implemented and wage revision was given effect. Therefore, the respondents has to revise the pension, difference in leave salary and gratuity and settle the same. Page3 of 4

¶3The petitioner had made a representation to the respondents to pay him the interest for the belated period along with the arrears payable on account of implementation of 15th wage settlement with 6% interest. However, the same had not been considered to date by the respondents. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the records.

¶5Considering the limited request of the petitioner and taking note of the fact that the petitioner's representation has not been considered to date by the Respondents, a mandamus, is therefore, directing the respondents to pay 6% interest amount to the Petitioner for belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund and Commutation of Pension for the delayed period and to pay eligible amount if any, under the 15th wage settlement along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum for the delayed period within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To

1.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuram 605 602.

2.The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631 552

3.The Administrator Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002. 01-06-2026 (2/3)

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A. Vijayakumar 41763 S/o Arumugam, No 13, Pokkuvarathu Nagar, Chinna Eekkadu, Eeekkadu Post, Thiruvallur District 602 021 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy post, Villupuram 605 602. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd., Kancheepuram Regional office, Ponnerikarai, Chennai Bangaluru Highway, Kancheepuram 631 552 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu state Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Provident Fund and Commutation of pension along with the arrears payable on account of 15th Wage Settlement at the rate of 6 percent per annum for 17 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Court on Page2 of 4 23.10.2024 in W.P.No. 30766 of 2024 by considering the representation dated 18.03.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Ishak For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Pavithra, Standing Counsel for R1-2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, Standing Counsel for R3