R.Rajendran (Staff No.D2 30391) 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 Page1 of 4 Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and commuted value of pension at the rate of 10 % 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 on

01.11.1998 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on

31.05.2024 as Special Grade Senior Driver cum Conductor. 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 19.01.2026, to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents would fairly submit that the respondents 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. Page2 of 4

¶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 eligible and 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.

¶6With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No 3/3 Speaking/Non-speaking order Mrp To

¶1The Managing Director State Express Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd. No.2, Pallavan House Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002

¶2Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees's Pension Fund Trust Rep. by Administrator Thiruvalluvaluvar Illam Pallavan Saalai, Chennai - 600 002 Page3 of 4 WPoNo.o17942oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. Mrp WPoNo.o17942oofo2026 02-06-2026 Page4oofo4

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Rajendran (Staff No.D2 30391) S/o. Rajendran ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director State Express Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., No.2, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002 2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees's Pension Fund Trust Rep. by Administrator Thiruvalluvaluvar Illam Pallavan Saalai, Chennai - 600 002 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2026 to pay interest at 10 % per annum for the belated payment of leave salary, provident fund and gratuity from the date of retirement until realization. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.Gowsik Sundar For Respondent(s): Mr. Sivasubramani Standing Counsel for R1