S.Govindan-61804 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 Fund, Gratuity, Earned Leave Salary and commuted value of pension at the rate of 6 % per annum within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as Conductor on

28.03.1997 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on

28.02.2019 as Special Grade Conductor. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 31.08.2019 and no interest has been paid for the delayed period. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation to the respondents dated 10.04.2026 to pay the interest for the delayed period. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. Page2 of 6

¶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 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. 10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No 1/3 Page3 of 6 Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP Page4 of 6 To

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

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

¶3The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai 600 002. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o20416oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. MRP WPoNo.o20416oofo2026 10-06-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Govindan-61804 S/o. Subramani, ..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) This writ petition filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay interest amounts to the Petitioner for the belatedly paid Service Gratuity, Leave Salary and communication of Pension amount at the rate of 6 % per annum for 6 months of delayed payment in the light of the judgment passed by this Honble Court on 23.10.2024 in W.P.No.30766 of 2024 by considering the representation dated 10.04.2926 Page1 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr. N. Ishak For Respondent(s): Mrs. Pavithra, Standing Counsel, for R1 & R2