A.Rajendiran 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 9 % 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

22.06.1990 and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on

31.05.2025 as Special Grade Drover. However, the terminal benefits have been settled to the petitioner only on 11.03.2026 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.

¶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. Page2 of 5

¶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 Speaking/Non-speaking order MRP Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, salamedu, villupuram - 605602.

¶2The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632009.

¶3The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o19756oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. MRP WPoNo.o19756oofo2026 o2/2 10-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A. Rajendiran (Pay Roll No.06630 and PPO No.4792) S/o.Arunachalam, ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., 3/137, Salamedu, Villupuram - 605602. 2. The General Manager, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd., Vellore Region, Rangapuram, Vellore - 632009. 3. The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Pallavan Salai, Chennai. ..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 to the petitioner at the rate of 9 % per annum for the belated payment of his provident fund, earned leave salary, gratuity and pension commutation amount within a time limit to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.Manojkumar Page1 of 5 For Respondent(s): Mr. Pavithra, Standing counsel