R.Sekar, Dr40754 v. The Managing Director

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the below relief: "directing the respondents to pay the interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of

30.04.2025 to 11.03.2026 i.e., 316 days on Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, Commuted Pension, and other retirement benefits, within a specified time."

¶2The brief facts which has culminated in the filing of this writ petition are set out below:

2.1. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner joined service as Driver under the first respondent Transport Corporation on 01.06.2001 and retired from service after attaining the age of superannuation. The respondents settled the Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, commuted Pension, and other retirement benefits for the period from 30.04.2025 till 11.03.2026 i.e., 316 days with a delay. Therefore, the respondents are legally bound to pay interest to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to the Page3 of 4 respondents to pay the interest at the rate of 8% p.a., for the belated payment of the petitioner's Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, commuted Pension, and other retirement benefits. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on records.

¶4Admittedly, the Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, commuted Pension, and other retirement benefits has been paid belatedly for no fault of the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner is entitled to interest on the same. Therefore, the Writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to disburse the 6% interest for belated payment of retirement benefits for the period from 30.04.2025 till 11.03.2026 i.e., 316 days on Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, commuted Pension within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rap Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. rap To

¶1The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd, Tiruvannamalai Region, No 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602.

¶2The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 15-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Sekar, DR40754 No.25, Main Road, Varagur & Post, Tiruvannamalai District – 606 753. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (VPM) Ltd, Tiruvannamalai Region, No 3/137, Salamedu, Valudhareddy Post, Villupuram - 605 602. 2. The Administrator Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Employees Post Retirement Welfare Fund Trust, Tiruvalluvar House, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the interest to the petitioner at the rate of 8% per annum for the belated payment of retirement benefits for the period of 30.04.2025 to 11.03.2026 i.e., 316 days on Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Amount, Commuted Pension, and other retirement benefits, within a specified time. For Petitioner(s): Ms.D.Nirmala For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Pavithra, Standing counsel for R1 Page2 of 4