M. Venkatesan, v. The Managing Director,

Order The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest of 12 percentage to the petitioners for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and commutation of pension amounts within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page3 of 6

¶2The case of the petitioners is that they were appointed in the respondent-Transport Corporation and retired from service on 31.07.2024,

31.05.2022, 30.06.2024, 31.01.2025, 30.06.2025, 31.10.2024, 31.05.2017,

30.06.2024, 31.05.2024 and 30.09.2024 respectively. Pursuant to the orders passed by this Court in W.P.No.665 of 2018 dated 28.03.2018, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioners but no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioners had submitted representations to the respondent dated 12.02.2026, requesting to pay interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent 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. Page4 of 6

¶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 petitioners 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. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To

¶1The Managing Director, (Villupuram) Limited, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Vazathareddy, Villupuram-605602

¶2The General Manager, (Villupuram) Limited, Villupuram Region Villupuram Page5 of 6

¶3The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund trust No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600002 Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. SRN WP NO. 18082 OF 2026 02-06-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP NO. 18082 OF 2026 1. M. Venkatesan 2. R. Annathurai 3. L. Mathiyalagan 4. K. Ayyanar 5. S. Sivakumar 6. G. Ragupathy 7. N. Vijayakumar 8. A. Deiveegan 9. J. Rajendran 10.G. Balasubramanian ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, (Villupuram) Limited, No. 3/137, Salamedu, Vazathareddy, Villupuram-605602 2. The General Manager, (Villupuram) Limited, Villupuram Region Villupuram Page2 of 6 3. The Administrator, Employees Pension Fund trust No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600002 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest of 12 percentage to the petitioners for belated payment of Gratuity, Leave Salary, Provident Fund and commutation of pension amounts within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sakthivel For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra Standing Counsel for R1 and R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish - R3