S.Palanivel v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of mandamus to the respondents to pay interest for the belated payment of petitioners' terminal benefits, such as Provident 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 petitioners is that the petitioners were appointed as Drivers, Conductors, and Helpers in the first respondent Corporation and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation as Senior Tradesmans, Special Grade Drivers, Special Grade Conductors, and Special Grade Cleaners during the year 2020, 2024 and 2025. However, their terminal benefits have Page3 of 6 been settled to the petitioners during the year 2021, 2025 and 2026 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioners had submitted a representations to the respondents on various dates seeking payment of interest for the delayed settlement of terminal benefits. Since the said representations were 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.

¶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 petitioners, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 6

¶6With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No 2/2 Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP To

¶1The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram-605 401.

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

¶3The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai-600 002. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o18157oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. MRP WPoNo.o18157oofo2026 02-06-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA 1. S.Palanivel S/o.A.S.Sadayan, No.236/4, Attu Thotti Street, Saminatha Nagar, Mel Buvanagiri and Post, Buvanagiri, Cuddalore- 608 601. 2. S.Kannan S/o.P.Swaminathan, No.1052/B,Tanneer Thotti Street, Thillai Nagar, L.N.Puram, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District -607 106 3. T.Vijayan S/o.Thiruvengadachari, No.17, Sri Sapthagiri Garden, Pathirikuppam and Post, Cuddalore district- 607 401. 4. R.Srinivasan S/o.M.Ramasamy, No.33B, Kamaraj Nagar, Alpettai, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore District -607001. 5. J.X.Vincent Jagaraj S/o.Joseph, NO.15/5A, Gnanaprakasam Nagar, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore District -607 001. Page1 of 6 6. K.Ganesan S/o.Kaliyaperumal, No.11, Angalamman Koil Street, Sipcot PO, Karaikadu, Cuddalore District -607 005. 7. U.Thenmozhi W/o.S.Udhayasuriyan (Died) Spl.Gr.Driver, DR2036, No.1, Valaiyakara Mettu Kuppam, Muthukrishnapuram, Kurinchipadi Taluk, Cuddalore District -607 302. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-) Ltd, No.3/137, Salamedu, Kandamanadi P.O, Villupuram- 605 401. 2. The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram-) Ltd, Cuddalore Region, No.2, Imperial Road, Cuddalore- 607 002. 3. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai- 600 002. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 6 This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest @ 10% for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Provident Fund, Leave Salary and Commutation amount to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.T.Varadarajalu For Respondent(s): Mrs. S.Pavithra, Standing counsel, for R1 & R2 Mr.C.S.K.Sathish, for R3